BedHead is a comedy

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created by Jon Dalgaard, Claire Phillips, Tom Keele, Reece A. Jones & Benjamin Mathews. Filmed in

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, the series allows the audience to hear the thoughts of two old friends, Paul and Sarah, who end up in bed together when Sarah comes to stay for the weekend.

History

The series was conceived by Claire Phillips, Ben Mathews, Jon Dalgaard, Tom Keele and Reece A. Jones while studying together at the

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. In February 2014, BedHead was selected as one of twenty-four finalists as part of FreshBlood, an initiative founded by the

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and

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to “unearth the next generation of comedy creators.”

Plot

Paul finally decides to make a move when his old friend Sarah comes to stay for the weekend. But things don't quite go to plan and instead of triggering a weekend of passionate sex, Sarah's visit results in a series of disastrous, awkward encounters in Paul's bed that threaten to ruin their friendship forever.

Release

BedHead was released on

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on 22 June 2014 as the fourth and final installment of FreshBlood.

Cast

*Paul Ayre *Sarah Bishop *Andrew Steele * Jody Kennedy

References

External links

Official YouTube Channel

Official Facebook

Official Twitter

Radio Interview with Sarah Bishop
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