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Nathan Barley is a Channel 4 sitcom written by Charlie Brooker and Chris Morris, starring Nicholas Burns, Julian Barratt, Charlie Condou and Claire Keelan. The series of six weekly episodes began broadcasting on 11 February 2005 on Channel 4. Described by his creator as a "meaningless strutting cadaver-in-waiting", the character originated on Brooker's TVGoHome – a website parodying television listings – as the focus of a fly-on-the-wall documentary called Cunt.
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- E1 Rise of the IdiotsNext upFeb 11, 2005 · 26 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Baffled human wreck Dan Ashcroft watches in horror as his world is over-run with 24 carat berks, led by a strutting, brainless cock-of-the-walk called Nathan Barley, who, distressingly, has designs on Dan's sister Claire.
Guest stars: Peter Sullivan (Geoff Moss), Charlie Condou (Jonatton Yeah?), Rhys Thomas (Toby), Ben Whishaw (Pingu), Nina Sosanya (Sasha), Joe Van Moyland (Mudd), Phoebe Marie Jones (Waitress in cafe), Oliver Chris (Max Herbert)
- E2 Dan Dan PreachermanFeb 18, 2005 · 26 min
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Dan is canonised against his will, while Nathan throws a party for his God-defeatingly rubbish website and oozes closer to Claire.
Guest stars: Charlie Condou (Jonatton Yeah?), Rhys Thomas (Toby), Noel Fielding (Jones), Nina Sosanya (Sasha), Franck Alba (Mandolin Man), Phoebe Marie Jones (Waitress in cafe), Ian Burfield (Bailiff), Georgia Graham (Trashbat Party Girl)
- E3 15Peter20 is a PooheadFeb 25, 2005 · 26 min
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While Dan is plagued by a shrieking twit of a photographer called 15Peter20, Nathan grooms Claire with alcohol and unsolicited breast massage.
Guest stars: Benedict Cumberbatch (Robin), Stephen Mangan (Rod Senseless), Charlie Condou (Jonatton Yeah?), Rhys Thomas (Toby), Ben Whishaw (Pingu), Noel Fielding (Jones), Nina Sosanya (Sasha), David Hoyle (Doug Rocket)
- E4 Geek PieMar 4, 2005 · 26 min
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Dan accidentally creates a new hairstyle after sleeping in paint. Nathan tries to impress glam TV chick Dajve ""dave"" Bikinus. Something is killed.
Guest stars: Benedict Cumberbatch (Robin), Ramon Tikaram (Troll), Mathew Horne (Shop Assistant), Angus Little (Couple at Screening), Montserrat Lombard (Monika), Ben Whishaw (Pingu), Noel Fielding (Jones), David Hoyle (Doug Rocket)
- E5 Bonobo SyndromeMar 11, 2005 · 26 min
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Editor Jonatton wants Dan to take part in some straight-on-straight gay action. A coke-blasted model proves an irresistible lure for Nathan.
Guest stars: Julia Davis (Honda Poppet), Charlie Condou (Jonatton Yeah?), Rhys Thomas (Toby), Ben Whishaw (Pingu), Nina Sosanya (Sasha), Joe Van Moyland (Mudd), Frank Boyce (Paul Chipes), Ophelia Lovibond (Mandy)
- E6 The Idiots are WinningMar 18, 2005 · 26 min
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In the final episode, Nathan finds his way into Claire's meeting with a TV commissioner, Pingu is finally broken like a rag doll and Dan discovers a way to get rid of Nathan.
Guest stars: Montserrat Lombard (Monika), Charlie Condou (Jonatton Yeah?), Rhys Thomas (Toby), Ben Whishaw (Pingu), Noel Fielding (Jones), Nina Sosanya (Sasha), David Hoyle (Doug Rocket), Joe Van Moyland (Mudd)
Cast & crew
Created by Charlie Brooker, Chris Morris
Nicholas Burns
Julian Barratt
Claire Keelan
Richard Ayoade
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dbOct 20, 2026
Vicious satire somehow simultaneously attuned to the time of its creation, yet also astonishingly prescient. It has aged extremely well in our world full to the brim of people who have nothing to say, hollering to be heard. The brilliance of the show lies perhaps in the juxtaposition of Chris Morris and Charlie Brooker's unique voices. Brooker identifies the disease; Morris makes you feel its symptoms. Highly recommended to lovers of satire who appreciate a little depth.