Lisa Jackson
Common Ground (2013)
Series 1
Series of mockumentary comedy shorts starring actors including Johnny Vegas, Katy Brand, Jessica Hynes and Simon Day.
Released Feb. 5, 2013
Episode 11 min
None+
S1E1 - Floyd
Ex tour manager Floyd is used to mingling with the stars. Now in retirement, he is still as rock ‘n’ roll as ever; a flamboyant, free spirited, party goer.
His rather uptight ballet teacher daughter Becky and her palliative care consultant husband Jack certainly have their work cut out with this firecracker, especially when their teenage daughter Becky wants to attend a music festival.
Feb. 5, 2013, midnight
S1E2 - Patricia
Local Councillor Patricia David seems to have perfected the art of getting away with making terrible work and life decisions. Approaching menopause, on mixed medication, single and living on her own, Patricia manages to dodge professional bullets with sheer luck and a talent for being somewhere else - both mentally and physically - at exactly the right time.
Feb. 5, 2013, midnight
S1E3 - Eleanor
When Eleanor Popplewell’s beloved organic shop and café goes out of business, she is hardly happy that Gino who owns the greasy spoon tries to take it over.
Tony is Mediterranean, impossibly passionate and has a seriously soft spot for Eleanor but will he ever be made to see her point of view?
Feb. 12, 2013, midnight
S1E4 - Sunshine Simon
South London crook Simon ‘Sunshine’ Wilson is a big fish in a small pond.
He means well and tries to be as ‘legitimate’ as possible for his wife Kelly and their two daughters, but news that old pal, Mad Mickey Quinn has escaped from a prison van, is quite the surprise.
Feb. 12, 2013, midnight
S1E5 - Rupert
Following the death of his father, Rupert reluctantly takes on the family business. As the story begins, his Australian girlfriend Jill delivers the news that her visa has just run out, putting pressure on him to move.
Meanwhile, he also receives an unexpected visit from the local gangster, Sunshine Simon and his sidekick, Spinks.
Feb. 19, 2013, midnight
S1E6 - Fergus & Crispin
Crispin and Fergus are terribly posh and terribly bad entrepreneurs. Their company is going down the pan, they’re up to their eye balls in debt and Fergus has still decided to turn down the offer of financial help from his sister Jennifer.
If that isn’t enough, Crispin’s girlfriend Emma appears to be getting rather close to her friend Lawrence.
Feb. 19, 2013, midnight
S1E7 - Colin
Personal trainer Colin Reed has a variety of clients. The first being Jason, a 12 year old boy whose mother Colin fancies.
Colin has to tell Jason that he is reducing their sessions to make way for Hollywood bound actor Alfie.
Feb. 26, 2013, midnight
S1E8 - Bill and Sinclair
This is the story of a banker, William, who has had an almighty fall from grace.
This leads to a frosty reunion with his roguish brother, Sinclair, who takes great delight in this new turn of events, especially as Bill's wife Francesca knows nothing of her husband's sticky situation...
Feb. 26, 2013, midnight
S1E9 - Nell, Ted and Marlon
This is the story of the Ginger twins Nell and Ted and the man who dares to come between them - Marlon.
Set in the local community centre, ex-So Solid Crew member Marlon unwittingly embarks on a power struggle with over protective brother Ted when he recognises his sister Nell’s singing talent.
Marlon claims to have had a glittering past life in the music industry but is he all he appears to be?
March 5, 2013, midnight
S1E10 - Barry
This is the story of Barry, an 82 year old man whose wife has just left him.
After digging up an old tin in the garden, Barry finds his ‘Bucket List’ of dreams and decides to give it another go.
March 5, 2013, midnight
Network: Sky Atlantic
Episode Runtime: 11 min.
Season Runtime: 11 min.
Released: Feb. 5, 2013
Last Air Date: March 5, 2013, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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