''Hung Out'' is a British
sitcom
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television pilot
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that aired in 2010 as part of the
Channel 4
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series
Comedy Lab
''Comedy Lab'' is a British television series which showcases pilots of experimental comedy shows. Series have been aired irregularly on Channel 4 and E4 since 1998.
Several pilots first shown on ''Comedy Lab'' have gone on to spawn full seri ...
. The plot of ''Hung Out'' centers around two friends, Rob (portrayed by Matt King) and Ryan (portrayed by Alex Kirk), who, following their 20th birthdays, decide to take a break from their routine lives. The series chronicles their adventures and misadventures, often resulting in chaos and hilarity.
Main cast
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Emily Bevan
Emily Grace Bevan (born 11 August 1982) is an English actress. She is best known for her roles in '' The Casual Vacancy'' and '' In the Flesh''.
Early life and education
Bevan was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Her father was headmaster of a ...
as Anna
*David L.E. Davis as Dave
*Lucy McCall as Lucy
*Alex McGettigan as Alex
*James Shakeshaft as James
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Catherine Shepherd
Catherine Shepherd is an English comedic actress, writer and director.
Career
In the early 2000s Shepherd appeared in several BBC Radio 4 comedies, as Daisy in the sitcom '' Think the Unthinkable'' alongside Marcus Brigstocke and David Mitchel ...
as Maya
Main characters
Dave
Intelligent and socially awkward, Dave always argues with flatmate James.
James
James is like a big baby – friendly, but unpredictable when provoked. He owes money to Dave.
Alex
Alex, attractive and cocky, lacks a defined sense of self.
Lucy
Lucy considers herself independent but requires external validation.
Maya
Although Maya considers herself a free-spirited hippy, she appears uptight to others.
Synopsis
Dave and James, who live on one side of the street, decide to make a spreadsheet detailing everything they owe each other. Meanwhile, Lucy and Alex, who live opposite of Dave and James, fall out over plans for Saturday night – ice skating or dinner party. A new girl named Maya moves into Lucy and Alex's flat, but soon questions what she has walked into. The light in the bathroom never works, and assertive control freak Lucy keeps causing trouble.
Reception
Review from Den of Geek.
References
External links
* {{IMDb title, 1615232
Comedy Lab page at Channel4.com
Channel 4 sitcoms
2010 British television series debuts
2010s British sitcoms
British English-language television shows
Television shows set in London