TV series

Hardware

Name: Hardware
Released: 2003
Cast: Ryan Cartwright, Ken Morley, Peter Serafinowicz, Martin Freeman, Ella Kenion

2003–2004· 2 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 5.4Ended

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Synopsis

Hardware is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 2003 to 2004. Starring Martin Freeman, it was written and created by Simon Nye, the creator of Men Behaving Badly. The show's opening theme was A Taste of Honey by Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass.

Themes

shop diner cafe battle of the sexes marital problem hardware store sitcom hardware salesman workplace comedy

Episodes

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E1 NiceNext upMar 23, 2003 · 30 min
Synopsis
A group of men spend their working days at a small hardware shop insulting customers. When Mike insults a customer who then tries to commit suicide, he vows to be friendly and helpful.
Guest stars: Daniel Bliss (Stroppy Teenager), Brian Shelley (Man in Silly Jumper)
E2 NakedMar 30, 2003 · 30 min
Synopsis
Mike is annoyed by the gang's excitement over their new uniforms; at the same time, his girlfriend's mother comes to visit and attempts to seduce him.
Guest stars: Lynsey Baxter (Jean)
E3 BondageApr 6, 2003 · 30 min
Synopsis
Mike and his girlfriend try to enliven their sex life.
E4 FingerApr 13, 2003 · 30 min
Synopsis
Mike's girlfriend tries to build a folding ironing board; Steve cuts off his finger.
E5 WomenApr 20, 2003 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Gang decide that not enough women shop in their store, so begin selling more things that will appeal to the oppisite sex, but to many women start shooping at the store.
Guest stars: Charlie Creed-Miles (Terry), Justin Edwards (Dithery Man), Tony Way (Cliff / Builder), Jiggy Bhore (Shopper), Paul Child (Motorbike Courier), Mel Claus Crawford (Shopper), Daisy Haggard (Sarah), Peter Heppelthwaite (Builder Dave)
E6 HutchApr 27, 2003 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Gang build a Rabbit Hutch and Rex's friends visit.
Guest stars: Eileen Davies (Edna), Tony Way (Cliff / Builder), Stephen Powell (Colin), Josh Connor (Steve), Tony Barton (Rex's Friend), Colin Edwynn (Rex's Friend)