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For the Nottinghamshire hamlet, see Saxondale, Nottinghamshire. Saxondale is a British television situation comedy programme, starring and co-written (with Neil Maclennan) by Steve Coogan. The series is directed by Matt Lipsey and produced by Ted Dowd. Coogan and Henry Normal served as executive producers. The show is set in Stevenage, showing middle-class suburbia. Saxondale is a small hamlet situated just off the A52 road near to its junction with the A46 road at the Saxondale roundabout. ...
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Stephen John Steve Coogan (born 14 October 1965) is an English actor, impressionist, and comedian. ...
Stephen John Steve Coogan (born 14 October 1965) is an English actor, impressionist, and comedian. ...
// Ruth Jones (born in 1966 at Bridgend, Wales) is a bilingual character actress perhaps best known for her performances in British comedy series and films. ...
Morwenna Banks (born 1964 in Flushing, Cornwall, England) is a British actress and comedian. ...
Rasmus Hardiker (born Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands) is an English actor. ...
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Stephen John Steve Coogan (born 14 October 1965) is an English actor, impressionist, and comedian. ...
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Produced by Baby Cow Productions and commenced broadcast on BBC Two from 19 June 2006, the programme features Coogan as Tommy Saxondale, an ex-roadie with anger issues who now owns a pest control business. Other principal characters include Saxondale's Welsh anarchist girlfriend, Magz (Ruth Jones) and his naïve assistant, Raymond (Rasmus Hardiker). British actors Morwenna Banks, Mark Williams, Ben Miller (who script edited the series and also directed the first episode) and Liza Tarbuck also feature. Comedian Matt Berry composed the incidental music for the series and appeared in Tommy's therapy class in the first episode of the second series. Baby Cow Productions Ltd are a UK comedy television production company established in 1999 by Steve Coogan and Henry Normal. ...
For the BBC radio station, see BBC Radio 2. ...
is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The road crew (or roadies) are the technicians who travel on tour, usually in sleeper buses, with musicians and who handle every part of the production except actually playing the music. ...
A crop duster applies low-insecticide bait that is targeted against Western corn rootworms Pest control refers to the regulation or management of another species defined as a pest, usually because it is believed to be detrimental to a persons health, the ecology or the economy Pest control is...
The Welsh are, according to Hastings (1997), an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language, which is a Celtic language. ...
Anarchism is a generic term describing various political philosophies and social movements that advocate the elimination of hierarchy and imposed authority. ...
// Ruth Jones (born in 1966 at Bridgend, Wales) is a bilingual character actress perhaps best known for her performances in British comedy series and films. ...
Rasmus Hardiker (born Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands) is an English actor. ...
Morwenna Banks (born 1964 in Flushing, Cornwall, England) is a British actress and comedian. ...
For other persons named Mark Williams, see Mark Williams (disambiguation). ...
Ben Miller (born 1966) is a British comedian, director and actor. ...
Liza Tarbuck (born 21 November 1964, Liverpool, Lancashire,Uk) is an English actress and television presenter, and daughter of Jimmy Tarbuck. ...
According to a BBC press release, over the course of the series Saxondale "gets his eyesight improved by a prostitute, almost befriends a celebrity, kneecaps an annoying hippie... and experiments with women's makeup." [1] Coogan describes his character as "genuinely witty, while still being a bit of a dick." [2] A news release or press release is a written or recorded communication directed at members of the news media for the purpose of announcing something claimed as having news value. ...
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BBC America began running Saxondale in November 2006. A second series is currently airing on BBC Two at 21:30 on Thursdays. BBC America is an American television network, owned and operated by BBC Worldwide, which was launched on March 29, 1998, available on both cable and satellite. ...
Characters
Tommy Saxondale Steve Coogan plays pest-controller Tommy Saxondale, the survivor of a hostile divorce, who now lives with his girlfriend Magz, played by Ruth Jones, proprietress of the anarchic T-shirt shop "Smash the System". Tommy speaks with a mild East Midlands accent, though he and Magz live in Hertfordshire. Tommy regards himself as a maverick and a free-thinker and takes every opportunity to impart his wisdom to his young assistant Raymond. In his line of work, as well as Pharaoh ants, mice and occasionally moths, Tommy has to battle with snowboarders, pigeon-loving activists... and people who talk about property prices. Tommy knows his own mind and isn't afraid to speak it. Unfortunately, those around him don't give him quite the level of respect he feels he deserves. And that's going to result in a few more visits to the anger management course. Tommy is devoted to his Ford Mustang Mach 1, although drives the much less macho Renault Kangoo for work; a fact that he refuses to let affect his fierce sense of dignity. As he insists, it's not 'Kangaroo', it's 'Kangoo'. // Ruth Jones (born in 1966 at Bridgend, Wales) is a bilingual character actress perhaps best known for her performances in British comedy series and films. ...
The East Midlands is one of the regions of England and consists of most of the eastern half of the traditional region of the Midlands. ...
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Anger Management is a 2003 comedy film starring Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson which was directed by Peter Segal and written by David S Dorfman. ...
The Mach 1 Ford Mustang is a performance model of the Mustang that began in 1969. ...
The Renault Kangoo and Kangoo Express is a van and leisure activity vehicle produced by Renault since 1997. ...
Magz Tommy Saxondale's girlfriend, played by Ruth Jones. She's Welsh, and is the proprietor of a shop where she sells "shocking" t-shirts and posters she designs, often depicting cultural icons smoking drugs. Magz is level-headed and kind, acting as a stabilizing influence when Tommy seems on the verge of becoming enraged. Like Raymond, Magz is incredibly passive natured and rarely stirs trouble. She is often seen painting iconic feminine figures such as the Bronte sisters or Joan Of Arc topless or in overtly sexual positions.
Raymond Raymond (Rasmus Hardiker) is Saxondale's assistant and lodger. Thus, while Tommy enjoys talking about himself, training him in the mysterious and deadly art of pest control, and sharing a few life lessons, Raymond has little choice but to listen. The generation gap between Raymond and Tommy is reflected during their discussions about music, cars and life in general. He is very passive and rarely takes life as seriously as Tommy, often nodding or smiling instead of engaging with Tommy or his acolades. He lives in Tommy's spare room and gets an uncomfortably close view of Tommy and Magz's sparky relationship.
Vicky Vicky, played by Morwenna Banks, is a receptionist for the agency that hands out jobs for Tommy's Stealth Pest Control operation. Able to provoke Tommy with her lewd and bawdy sense of humour, Vicky is somewhat aware of her ditzy persona and Tommy's frustration at her sweeping generalisations. Morwenna Banks (born 1964 in Flushing, Cornwall, England) is a British actress and comedian. ...
Jonathan Jonathan (Darren Boyd) lives in the house opposite Saxondale. He obviously disapproves of Saxondale's lifestyle but tries to hide it by chatting to Tommy about cars and music, about which he knows very little, before trying to make his point by passing his opinions off as those of the other residents in the road. He often tries to appeal to Tommy's musical tastes by making clichéd and ignorant references to bands and musicians, which Tommy sees through. He appears in series two. Darren Boyd as Jake Leaf in Green Wing. ...
Keanu Played by Steve Coogan, Keanu is a recurring character seen in a number of episodes throughout the series. An unemployed, homosexual drug addict and a squatter, Keanu officially changed his name to Keanu Reeves through legal means. Overtly flamboyant with a Mancunian accent, Keanu is a stereotype of youth culture, personified by loud music, an unwillingess to work and a promiscuous and carefree lifestyle. Keanu, has on a number of occasions, displayed a liking for Raymond, Tommy's assistant, of which both Tommy and Raymond are uncomfortably aware. Keanu Charles Reeves (pronounced in IPA: ) is an actor, born September 2, 1964 in Beirut, Lebanon, and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ...
Episode guide
Series 1 Episode 1 - June 19, 2006 Tommy attends his anger management course and clashes with the group leader. Magz is considering a new line of "FUCK OFF" tshirts, and Tommy is searching for a replacement after sacking a previous assistant from his pest control business (he needs a 2nd man to convince Vicky to let him handle a "5 grand" pigeon job). Eventually Tommy hires 19 year-old Raymond (who also moves into Tommy's spare room at Magz's suggestion), and the pair are confronted by animal rights protesters when they turn up to remove the pigeon infestation. is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Episode 2 - June 26, 2006 Tommy fights to save Magz's shop. He's also hired by a famous TV motoring presenter (guest star Alexander Armstrong playing him like Jeremy Clarkson) to deal with an infestation of mice. is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960) is an English broadcaster and writer who specialises in motoring. ...
Episode 3 - July 3, 2006 An old friend from Tommy's days as a roadie turns up. While he still clings desperately to his rock 'n' roll lifestyle Tommy is embarrassed to admit he has settled down. He soon finds himself dragged around some old haunts for a night out involving prostitutes and economy vodka. Guest starring Mark Williams. is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Episode 4 - July 10, 2006 Tommy meets his daughter's new boyfriend (James Lance) and is determined not to come across as an authority figure. However, he changes his tune when he feels he isn't getting enough respect from his prospective son-in-law, and turns down an invitation to a party - a decision he soon has cause to regret. is the 191st day of the year (192nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
James Lance is a British actor who is best known for his appearances in a string of British comedy series, usually playing young and attractive characters with a mischievous side. ...
Episode 5 - July 17, 2006 Tommy's convinced he's out of shape so he goes to the gym but ends up over-exerting himself. is the 198th day of the year (199th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Episode 6 - July 24, 2006 Tommy's car is wheel-clamped, an incident that leads him into conflict with Bernard Langley (Ben Miller), owner of rival exterminators. Tommy's convinced he is involved in dodgy dealings so he vows to expose his corruption is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Ben Miller (born 1966) is a British comedian, director and actor. ...
Episode 7 - July 31, 2006 The future of Tommy's relationship with Magz is in jeopardy after his latest dreadful breach of social etiquette. However, he soon becomes tempted by a new woman in his life in the shape of full-figured client Rock Chick (played by Liza Tarbuck). is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Liza Tarbuck (born 21 November 1964, Liverpool, Lancashire,Uk) is an English actress and television presenter, and daughter of Jimmy Tarbuck. ...
Series 2 Episode 8 - 23 August 2007 Tommy tracks down an old friend, Malcolm "Rabies" Jessop (Simon Greenall) only to discover he now runs his own 'New Media' company and wears a suit. Tommy also revisits his past as a roadie by briefly stepping in to man the mixing desk of a Queen tribute band, only to discover that they too are far from the Rock'N'Roll spirit he used to know. {| style=float:right; |- | |- | |} is the 235th day of the year (236th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Episode 9 - 30 August 2007 When inspecting a pigeon job in a warehouse, Raymond spots someone about to commit suicide on the roof tops. Tommy manages to talk the man round, and tells the guy, Martin (played by Kevin Eldon) that he can call him or come round for a visit whenever he feels sad and depressed. The trouble is that Martin now starts to constantly call round Tommy's house almost everyday. is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Episode 10 - 6 September 2007 When some squatters move into the neighbourhood, Tommy's neighbour Jonathan invites him to a neighbourhood association meeting to rally support for their eviction. But Tommy sympathizes with the free spirit of the squatters and decides he's on their side...or is he? is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Episode 11 - 13 September 2007 Tommy works at a nearby private boys' school, an institution he considers to be conformist and straight-laced. He gets invited to talk to the children about the pest control business. The kids appear more interested in his roadie work for the Floyd...and turn out to be more free-spirited than Tommy bargained for. is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...
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Episode 12 - 20 September 2007 A courtroom drama unfolds as Tommy defends himself from the charge of fare evasion. Will the judge be swayed by Tommy's passionate defence? is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Episode 13 - 27 September 2007 Tommy's blinkered views land him in trouble with Magz who then seeks refuge with her Yoga tutor. How will he get her back? is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Critical reception Advance critical opinion of the show was favourable. The Daily Telegraph reported that it "brims with promise" [3] and The Guardian described it as "very, very funny" [4] This article deals with The Daily Telegraph in Britain, see The Daily Telegraph (Australia) for the Australian publication The Daily Telegraph is a British broadsheet newspaper founded in 1855. ...
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Remake American television network NBC announced, as part of a two-year deal with Baby Cow Productions, they will remake Saxondale for an American audience. NBC's senior vice-president of comedy described their aim to access the "creative sensibility" of Coogan and his colleagues. [5] This article is about the television network. ...
Theme music The theme music is "House of the King" by Focus. The theme music was originally the theme to a 1970s science series Don't Ask Me, presented by Magnus Pike Additionally, some episodes have ended with an excerpt from "Hocus Pocus" by Focus. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
Dr. Magnus Pyke (29 December 1908 – 19 October 1992) was a British scientist and media figure, who, although apparently quite eccentric and playing up to the mad scientist stereotype, succeeded in explaining science to a lay audience. ...
Hocus Pocus is a 1971 song from Moving Waves, the second album by the Dutch rock group Focus. ...
Actor Matt Berry composed the incidental music used throughout the series.[6] Excerpts of Jethro Tull songs have popped up over the 2 series including Velvet Green, Acres Wild and Bouree This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...
For the 18th-century agriculturist after whom the band was named, see Jethro Tull (agriculturist). ...
The 1975 Rush album Caress of Steel and in particular the song The Necromancer Part III. Return of the Prince is referenced both musically and as a theme in Episode 13, Series 2. With Tommy and Magz discussing it at the end of the show. Rush is a Canadian rock band comprising bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. ...
Caress of Steel was the third album by Rush, released in 1975. ...
The Necromancer is a song by progressive rock band Rush. ...
Tommy is a given name that is the English diminutive of Thomas and could refer to: Tommy Atkins, nickname for a British soldier Thompson submachine gun, also known as the Tommy Gun Tommy (rock opera), by The Who Tommy (film), based on the rock opera Tommy (comics) is a former...
See also Information Gender Male Date of birth April 2, 1955 ) Occupation Radio and Television Broadcaster Portrayed by Steve Coogan Alan Gordon Partridge is a fictional television and radio presenter portrayed by English comedian Steve Coogan. ...
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