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The Big One is a 1992 British comedy-drama television series starring Sandi Toksvig as Deddie Tolbert and Mike McShane as James Howard. Seven episodes were broadcast on Channel 4 from 5 March to 16 April 1992. The series was written by Elly Brewer and Toksvig, and directed by John Henderson. Guest actors included Mel Martin, Jim Sweeney and Dexter Fletcher. The show is referenced negatively in Bottom Live by Ade Edmondson.
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- E1 Flights of FancyNext upMar 5, 1992
Synopsis
Deddie Tolbert is an unemployed copywriter and James Howard is a best selling writer of romantic fiction. A computer dating agency wouldn't have these two in the same building let alone the same file, but fate has other ideas.
Guest stars: Harriet Thorpe
- E2 Tempers FugitMar 12, 1992
Synopsis
James' penchant for tidying up has made Deddie homicidal. Nothing will persuade her to let him stay, until James gets a bad review for his latest book.
- E3 Award in Your EarMar 19, 1992
Synopsis
James prepares an All-American Evening for Deddie at home. One problem - Deddie is going out...alone...or is she?
- E4 Past TenseMar 26, 1992
Synopsis
James returns unexpectedly from Ireland to find that Deddie is not alone.
- E5 BlockheadApr 2, 1992
Synopsis
Deddie helps James overcome his writer's block.
Guest stars: Mel Martin
- E6 Father ApartApr 9, 1992
Synopsis
James' father comes to stay to meet his son's new girlfriend: Deddie... which comes as a surprise to Deddie
- E7 Foul PlayApr 16, 1992
Synopsis
It is his last chance, but will James show his feelings for Deddie?
Guest stars: Mel Martin
Cast & crew
Directed by John Henderson
Michael McShane
Sandi Toksvig
