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Ideal. Image shows from L to R: Moz (Johnny Vegas), Judith (Joanna Neary), Nicki (Nicola Reynolds), Cartoon Head (David Sant). Image credit: Baby Cow Productions.

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Six part fifth series currently in the works

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Ideal

Six part fifth series currently in the works.

A cult BBC Three sitcom starring Jonny Vegas as a small-time drug dealer. A large ensemble cast of characters visit Moz's flat each week

Genre:
Sitcom
Broadcast:
2005 - 2009  (BBC Three)
Episodes:
39 (5 series)
Starring:
Johnny Vegas, Nicola Reynolds, Tom Goodman-Hill, Sinead Matthews, Ben Crompton, Graham Duff, Ryan Pope, James Foster, David Sant, Joanna Neary, Seymour Mace
Writers:
Graham Duff, Tony Burgess
Production:
Baby Cow Productions

Moz is a small-time hash dealer who lives in a run-down flat with his long-term girlfriend Nicki. Moz is a low achiever, and quite happy with it, but Nicki has aspirations for a better life...

The series takes place almost entirely in Moz's flat with his chosen 'profession' serving as the backdrop for a very colourful array of customers and misfits who pass through his life on a daily basis.

Our Review: Not everyone is a fan, but we love this dark, down-beat and subtle sitcom. It's definitely one of the best things BBC Three has made.

The unsavory world of drug dealing doesn't sound like a barrel of laughs, but the performances by Johnny Vegas and the rest of the cast make this a very watchable show. Graham Duff has a real talent for dreaming up interesting characters and dark situations.

In case you haven't worked it out yet, Ideal is not a family sitcom. It features topics like murder, rent boys and necrophilia... and that's all in just one episode!

Be warned: if you do give this comedy a chance, the soap-like plotlines are likely to quickly hook you in so leave time to watch all the episodes.

We're really thrilled to hear that Ideal will be back for a fifth series. We can't wait!