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Tommy Saxondale
played by Steve Coogan
Tommy has a pest control business in Stevenage and lives with with his girlfriend Magz. Tommy regards himself as a maverick and a free-thinker and takes every opportunity to impart his wisdom to his young assistant Raymond. Tommy knows his own mind and isn't afraid to speak it. Unfortunately, those around him don't give him quite the level of respect he feels he deserves and so Tommy frequently finds himself sitting in an anger management course. Tommy is clearly quite intelligent - he manages to string together long and sophisticated sentences together to make his point however he often comes un-stuck when faced with Vicky's cutting sense of humour. Tommy is devoted to his Ford Mustang Mach 1, although drives the much less macho Renault Kangoo for his work; a fact that he refuses to let affect his fierce sense of dignity. Magz
played by Ruth Jones
Magz acts as a calming influence on Tommy, however she has her own rebellious streak - she sells "shocking" t-shirts and posters, often depicting cultural icons smoking drugs, from her shop called "Smash the System". Magz and Tommy enjoy an adventurous sex life. Raymond
played by Rasmus Hardiker
Raymond is also Tommy's lodger and so has to listen to Tommy and Magz's 'sparky' relationship whilst lying in bed in the spare room. Tommy secretly quite enjoys training Raymond in the art of pest control and being able to pass on his 'wise' life lessons to the younger generation. Vicky
played by Morwenna Banks
Vicky often makes Raymond laugh with her jokes about Tommy, something he has to hide when standing next to his boss. Alistair
played by James Bachman
Tommy normally ends up running the group his way (the 'right' way) as Alistair is a little too meek and doesn't stand up to Tommy when challenged. Alistair seems to be hiding his own anger management problems. Penny
played by Rosie Cavaliero
Penny is a bit of a hippy. When squatters moved into the area she was keen to strongly protest on their behalf. She wasn't however so keen to appear as Tommy's character witness in court. Jonathan (Series 2)
played by Darren Boyd
Jonathan pretends to be into rock music and cars in an attempt to bond with Tommy. The trouble is Jonathan faking an interest in Tommy's hobbies has left Tommy with an easy way to dodge his complaints - Jonathan clearly knows nothing about rock music and cars and so is quickly befuddled when Tommy deliberately starts setting traps, for example asking 'what was that Pink Floyd album called again?'. Keanu Reeves (Series 2)
played by Steve Coogan
Keanu, who changed his name by deed poll to be the same as the Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves, is extremely flamboyant and also, probably due to the large quantities of drugs he takes, clearly not entirely all there in the brain department. Keanu, has on a number of occasions, displayed a liking for Raymond, Tommy's assistant, of which both Tommy and Raymond are uncomfortably aware. In court, Keanu revealed his promiscuous nature by nearly admitting to the fact he has earnt some money as a rent boy. Martin (Series 2)
played by Kevin Eldon
When Vicky took Martin for a night out though his attitude completely changed - he had a great time in the karaoke club. |
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