Bob Martin

Season 2 - Bob Martin

• Season 2 Episode 6: Weekend World (2001) As the washed-up game show host contemplates another blank weekend of takeaway meals in front of the telly, his ex-wife shows up hoping to give their relationship another chance. Vinnie has a night of passion with Beverley : but blows it with his insensitive behaviour. Last in the comedy drama series, starring Michael Barrymore, Keith Allen and Tracy-Ann Oberman
• Season 2 Episode 5: This Life (2001) Bob decides to write his memoirs, with a little help from sidekick Vinnie, but has trouble coming up with enough material : especially when Sir Jimmy Savile warns him off using stories of their friendship. Comedy drama, starring Michael Barrymore and Keith Allen, with guest appearances by Savile and Bob Holness
• Season 2 Episode 4: Edge of Darkness (2001) Isla Fisher is booked to appear on Quickfire, and Darren Day comes along to watch, only to be roped in at the last minute when another celebrity guest pulls out, but only Vinnie's sleazy connivance will persuade him to appear. Meanwhile, Bob's stress levels shoot up, and his relaxation techniques don't exactly do the job. Comedy, starring Michael Barrymore and Denis Lawson
• Season 2 Episode 3: Blue Peter (2001) The game show host celebrates his birthday with a party and presents, but the good mood soon evaporates when Greg brings news that an electrician who worked on the set of Quickfire has just died : calling on Bob to deliver a eulogy. Struggling to write something for the funeral of a man he never knew, he's forced to try a new tactic : honesty. Comedy drama, guest-starring Richard Whiteley, Eddie Large and Claire Rayner, with Michael Barrymore in the title role
• Season 2 Episode 2: Big Break (2001) Vinnie is poached by the producers of rival game show Don't Look Now, but soon gets out of his depth after clashing with the programme's hosts, Mel and Sue. Meanwhile, Greg and Bob finally discover a clever new writer after holding a succession of interviews, but it seems their problems are far from over : prompting Timmy to hatch a plan to get the old team back together. Comedy drama, starring Michael Barrymore, Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins and Denis Lawson
• Season 2 Episode 1: Whacko (2001) New series of the satirical comedy drama, starring Michael Barrymore as the washed-up titular game show host. Stephen Fry visits the set to research his latest movie role, leading to conflict with other guest Bobby Davro, while gag writer Vinnie is upset to discover Beverley has moved in with her boyfriend. Keith Allen and Denis Lawson co-star

Season 1 - Bob Martin

• Season 1 Episode 4: Bob Martin No synopsis available
• Season 1 Episode 3: The Glittering Prize No synopsis available
• Season 1 Episode 2: Bob Martin Satirical comedy drama, starring Michael Barrymore as a washed-up game show host, with Keith Allen, Denis Lawson and Tracy-Ann Oberman
• Season 1 Episode 1: The X Files No synopsis available