Him & Her
| Him & Her | |
|---|---|
 Opening title |
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Stefan Golaszewski |
| Written by | Stefan Golaszewski |
| Directed by | Richard Laxton |
| Starring | Russell Tovey Sarah Solemani Kerry Howard Joe Wilkinson Adam Clements Ricky Champ |
| Ending theme | Lulu – "Boom Bang-a-Bang" |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 20 (as of 23 December 2012) (List of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Kenton Allen |
| Running time | 30 minutes (Approx.) |
| Production company(s) | Big Talk Productions |
| Distributor | BBC Worldwide |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | BBC Three BBC HD |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original run | 6 September 2010 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Him & Her is a British television sitcom about a lazy twenty something couple. It was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Three on 6 September 2010. It is written by Stefan Golaszewski and stars Russell Tovey and Sarah Solemani. The theme tune is the song "Boom Bang-a-Bang" by Lulu.
The first series aired from 6 September to 11 October 2010, and consisted of six episodes, the second series aired from 1 November to 13 December 2011, and consisted of seven episodes, and the third series aired from 18 November 2012 to 23 December 2012, and consisted of seven episodes including a Christmas special.
On 29 April 2013, it was announced a fourth series has been commissioned, but it will be the last series of Him & Her. It was also announced that series 4 will be based outside their bedsit and the whole series will be at Laura and Paul's wedding.
Contents |
Episode list [edit]
Series 1 [edit]
| S# | E# | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "The Toast" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 6 September 2010 |
| 2 | 2 | "The Birthday" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 13 September 2010 |
| 3 | 3 | "The Fancy Dress Party" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 20 September 2010 |
| 4 | 4 | "The Football" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 27 September 2010 |
| 5 | 5 | "The Parents" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 4 October 2010 |
| 6 | 6 | "The Argument" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 11 October 2010 |
Series 2 [edit]
| S# | E# | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | "The Move" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 1 November 2011 |
| 8 | 2 | "The Sleepover" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 8 November 2011 |
| 9 | 3 | "The Get Together" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 15 November 2011 |
| 10 | 4 | "The Fight" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 22 November 2011 |
| 11 | 5 | "The Rollover" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 29 November 2011 |
| 12 | 6 | "The Cinema" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 6 December 2011 |
| 13 | 7 | "The Split" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 13 December 2011 |
Series 3 [edit]
| S# | E# | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | "The Ring" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 18 November 2012[1] |
| 15 | 2 | "The Sister-in-Law" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 18 November 2012[2] |
| 16 | 3 | "The Happy Couple" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 25 November 2012[3] |
| 17 | 4 | "The Father-in-Law" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 2 December 2012[4] |
| 18 | 5 | "The First Date" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 9 December 2012[5] |
| 19 | 6 | "The Proposal" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 16 December 2012[6] |
| 20 | 7 | "The Christmas Special" | Richard Laxton | Stefan Golaszewski | 23 December 2012[7] |
Series 4 [edit]
TBA 2013
Cast [edit]
- Becky – Sarah Solemani
- Steve – Russell Tovey
- Laura, Becky's sister – Kerry Howard
- Dan Perkins, the neighbour – Joe Wilkinson
- Paul, Laura's fiancé – Ricky Champ
- Shelly – Camille Coduri
- Janet, Steve's mother – Joanna Bacon
- Mike, Janet's partner – Ian Burfield
- Barney – Blake Harrison
- Gay Allen, Barney's girlfriend – Nathasha Stokes
- Jill, Becky's mother – Marion Bailey
- Nigel, Becky's father – Ralph Brown
- Jamie – Martin Delaney
- Gina - Diane Morgan
- Graham – Paul Clayton
- Pete - Christopher Fulford
- Anita - Beverly Rudd
- Kieran - Louis Melton
- Darren - Josef Altin
Series overview [edit]
Series 1 (2010) - Becky and Steve are happy to spend their days watching DVDs in Steve's bedsit, but they're constantly interrupted by Dan, the lonely bloke from upstairs, Laura and Paul, Becky's sister and her fiancé, and most frightening for Steve, Becky's parents.
Series 2 (2011) - Becky moves into Steve's place permanently. Their relationship blossoms above the nitty gritty of living together, but there's trouble on the horizon. Becky's sister Laura and her friend Shelly have become best mates with Steve's ex-girlfriend. Dan, the lonely bloke from upstairs, is back with his girlfriend. And Laura's fiancé Paul is up to his old tricks again.
Series 3 (2012) - Steve contemplates proposing to Becky, but struggles to find the right moment. Becky's sister Laura is pregnant, and is letting everyone know about it, whilst her fiancé Paul is still up to no good and has taken a sudden interest into going to Pilates. Meanwhile, the relationship between Shelly and Dan continues to blossom.
Series 4 (2013) - The final series which will be entirely set during Laura's wedding.
Critical reception [edit]
Most critics in the UK responded warmly to the first series; although there was some mild criticism directed towards the more crude and naturalistic aspects of the programme, reviewers reacted positively to the quality of writing and acting found on the show.
In The Metro Keith Watson summed it up as "sleazy fun [but] not without a certain soiled charm",[8] while in The Independent Brian Viner compared the set-up to that of the popular British sitcom The Royle Family, describing Him and Her as "beautifully acted... wonderfully written... and intermittently very funny indeed".[9] In one of the more negative reviews, David Crawford of The Radio Times was a little more reserved in his praise of the show; although he admitted that "the chemistry between the two leads... [gives the] filthy comedy a warm-hearted edge" he also expressed distaste for the "lewd and crude" humour frequently on display.[10]
In respect to the perceived high-quality writing, The Guardian labelled the series "a witty, touching show" that "has the feel of a series of short plays",[11] while in The Radio Times Claire Webb noted how as the series progressed she found it to be "more Beckett play than the [usual] zany fare you might expect from a BBC3 sitcom.[12]
On reviewing the final episode, Aidan Smith of The Scotsman summarised the show as "a jam and fluff-covered gem featuring charming performances from Russell Tovey and Sarah Solemani as Steve and Becky".[13]
DVD release [edit]
The complete first series DVD was released on 18 October 2010,[14] and the second series on 12 November 2012. A series 1 & 2 boxset was also released on 12 November 2012.
References [edit]
- ^ Radio Times page for The Ring
- ^ Radio Times page for The Sister-in-Law
- ^ Radio Times page for The Happy Couple
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p664l
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p98sm
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pdtwc
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pjzx0
- ^ TV review: Him & Her (BBC3) | Metro.co.uk
- ^ Viner, Brian (14 September 2010). "Last Night's TV – Jamie's American Food Revolution, Channel 4; Him & Her, BBC3; Bouquet of Barbed Wire, ITV1 – Reviews – TV & Radio – The Independent". The Independent (London).
- ^ Him & Her – Reviews and Articles – British Comedy Guide
- ^ Wright, Jonathan; Raeside, Julia; Nicholson, Rebecca; Dean, Will (6 September 2010). "America: The Story of the US". The Guardian (London).
- ^ Him & Her – Reviews and Articles – British Comedy Guide
- ^ TV review: Modern Family | Him&Her | The Apprentice – News – Scotsman.com
- ^ "DVD details for Him & Her". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 23 November 2010.
