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Perfect World is a 2000–01 British workplace sitcom created by Mark Grant, and written by Grant and Mark Chapman. Produced by Tiger Aspect Productions, it broadcast on BBC Two for two series. It stars Paul Kaye as Bob Slay, an obnoxious, lazy, and amoral marketing executive who works for leading toiletries company Gatehouse.
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- E1 ParentsNext upFeb 25, 2000 · 30 min
Synopsis
Confirmed bachelor Bob Slay is to meet his girlfriend Lauren’s parents. He does his best to alienate them, which pleases Lauren because to her disgust, every other boyfriend has kissed up to them for their massive wealth. Finding this out, Bob now tries to get back in their good graces while staying friends with Lauren.
Guest stars: Tasha de Vasconcelos (Lauren Hudson), Jan Harvey (Isabelle Hudson), Michael J. Reynolds (Michael Hudson), Glyn Grimstead (Taxi Driver)
- E2 DeadlineMar 3, 2000 · 30 min
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Vaughan has done his share of an important project assigned to him and Bob a month ago. Bob has not started his share, deciding to leave it to the morning of the deadline. However, the Director wants it that morning, leaving Vaughan in fear that he will be sacked with Bob.
Guest stars: Tasha de Vasconcelos (Lauren Hudson)
- E3 TarquinMar 10, 2000 · 30 min
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After unloading his work grievances on a female dining companion, Bob finds himself in hot water when he learns that she has been sent from Home Office to assess the branch. In an effort to absolve himself, he invents an identical twin brother named Tarquin.
Guest stars: Tasha de Vasconcelos (Lauren Hudson), Kim Thomson (Vanessa Edwards), Emma Gregory (Waitress)
- E4 CharityMar 17, 2000 · 30 min
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Marketing and Accounts keep raising the stakes on who will raise the most for Charity Week. After Bob volunteers Vaughan for a Channel swim, Spencer from Accounts tops this with a raffle for a new car so Bob raffles a country home that he does not have.
Guest stars: Tony Curran (Spencer from Accounts), Dariel Pertwee (Briony), Wolf Kahler (Senior Group Head)
- E5 MoneyMar 24, 2000 · 30 min
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Bob owes Vaughan £200. All his credit cards are maxed out, the bank won’t lend him any more money, and he has promised Lauren dinner at a very expensive place. Meanwhile, Maggie is being headhunted by a competitor, which she's ecstatic about as it gives her an escape from Bob.
Guest stars: Tasha de Vasconcelos (Lauren Hudson), Judy Flynn (Bank Manager), Paul Antony-Barber (Maitre d')
- E6 LoveMar 31, 2000 · 30 min
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Vaughan splits up with Briony and is very depressed. Bob tries to make him feel better by telling him that Maggie is in love with him, and Vaughan is on top of the world. Unfortunately, Maggie has no interest in Vaughan at all, so Bob has to try to reunite him and Briony.
Guest stars: Tasha de Vasconcelos (Lauren Hudson), Dariel Pertwee (Briony), Louise Page (Melissa), Lisa Hayes (Club Girl)
Cast & crew
Created by Mark Grant
Paul Kaye
Nina Wadia
Derren Litten
Michael Cochrane
Hannah Storey
