BBC One orders second season of ‘Ordinary Lies’

Shameless writer Danny Brocklehurst’s drama Ordinary Lies will return for six new episodes next year. The first season launched on BBC One in March, averaging a consolidated audience of over 6 million. > Order Ordinary Lies on DVD on Amazon. Writer and executive producer Danny Brocklehurst commented: “The audience response to the first series of … >

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‘Ordinary Lies’ Season 1 episode guide

Set in a car showroom, BBC One’s Ordinary Lies is a new six-part drama from Shameless writer Danny Brocklehurst. With drama, tragedy, warmth and humour, each episode focuses on one of the colleagues and friends of JS Motors. From party-loving receptionists, Tracy and Viv, to enigmatic salesman, ‘Paracetemol’ Pete, each new and individual story questions … >

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‘Ordinary Lies’ Episode 5 review: ‘Pete’

Mackenzie Crook’s ‘Pete’ has been spotted fleetingly in background scenes over the past four episodes of Ordinary Lies, but this week he’s centre stage. When two wide boys looking like club bouncers turn up at JS Motors to try out the cream of Mike’s fleet, anyone could see that they were up to no good. … >

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‘Ordinary Lies’ Episode 4 review: ‘Rick’

At JS Motors this week Mike goes one step further for his workforce by opening up his home to mechanic Rick, who’s recently split up with his wife because she likes the curtains fully closed. Mike lives in palatial splendor, or what a footballer’s house in Warrington would look like. His wife Alison and two … >

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‘Ordinary Lies’ Episode 3 review: ‘Kathy’

This week’s installment of Danny Brocklehurst’s Ordinary Lies lets another former Rover’s barmaid show off her acting chops. Sally Lindsay is delicious as Kathy, the busy-body of the motoring world with a secret double life. On the surface Kathy is the dog loving, cardigan wearing, listening at the door with a glass, type of receptionist. … >

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‘Ordinary Lies’ Episode 2 review: ‘Tracy’

Following the lives of the JS Motors employees, this week’s episode of  Danny Brocklehurst’s Ordinary Lies centres around young party loving receptionists Tracy and Viv. The girls jump at the chance to go on an all expenses paid fortnights holiday to the Dominican Republic – in exchange for them bringing back some drugs. Simple. Oh girls, … >

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‘Ordinary Lies’ trailer: ‘Shameless’ writer’s new BBC One drama

BBC One has released a trailer for Shameless writer Danny Brocklehurst’s new drama, Ordinary Lies. Set in a car showroom, the six-part series begins at 9pm on Tuesday 17 March on BBC One. With drama, tragedy, warmth and humour, each episode focuses on one of the colleagues and friends of JS Motors. From party-loving receptionists, … >

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‘Mount Pleasant’ Season 4 episode guide

Starring Sally Lindsay, Daniel Ryan and Samantha Womack, comedy drama Mount Pleasant returns to Sky Living for a fourth season this autumn. Season 3 was full of ups and downs for the locals, especially for Lisa (Lindsay) and Dan (Ryan), who were rocked by Dan’s fling with neighbour Tanya (Womack). Against the odds, Pauline (Paula … >

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‘Mount Pleasant’ Series 4 trailer

Sky Living has released a new trailer for the fourth series of Mount Pleasant. Starring Sally Lindsay, Daniel Ryan and Samantha Womack, the comedy-drama returns for eight new episodes at 9pm on Tuesday 16 September on Sky Living. Watch the trailer… In the new series, Lisa and Dan eagerly await the arrival of their baby, … >

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‘Mount Pleasant’ return date confirmed for Series 4

The fourth series of Mount Pleasant will begin next month. Starring Sally Lindsay, Daniel Ryan and Samantha Womack, the comedy-drama returns for eight new episodes at 9pm on Tuesday 16 September on Sky Living. Series 3 was full of ups and downs for the locals, especially for Lisa (Lindsay) and Dan (Ryan), who were rocked … >

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