"Hardware" (2003) TV series 2003-2004

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Creator:

Simon Nye
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Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

23 March 2003 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot Keywords:

Customer | Shop | Girlfriend | DIY | Employee

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Martin Freeman	...	Mike (12 episodes, 2003-2004)
Peter Serafinowicz	...	Kenny (12 episodes, 2003-2004)
Ken Morley	...	Rex (12 episodes, 2003-2004)
Susan Earl	...	Anne (12 episodes, 2003-2004)
Ryan Cartwright	...	Steve (12 episodes, 2003-2004)
Ella Kenion	...	Julie (12 episodes, 2003-2004)

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Series Directed by
Ben Kellett		(12 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Writing credits
Simon Nye		(7 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Produced by
Margot Gavan Duffy	....	producer (7 episodes, 2003-2004)
Kathy Nettleship	....	line producer (7 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Original Music by
Richard Attree		(7 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Film Editing by
Richard Halladay		(12 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Casting by
John Connor		(12 episodes, 2003-2004)
Jane Davies		(12 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Production Design by
Dennis De Groot		(7 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Art Direction by
Sally Gray		(7 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Costume Design by
Caroline Pitcher		(7 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Makeup Department
Nichola Bellamy	....	makeup designer (7 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Steve Roberts	....	first assistant director (1 episode, 2003)

Series Art Department
Jess Kitley	....	production buyer (7 episodes, 2003-2004)
Neil Griffiths	....	props (unknown episodes)
David Warburton	....	stand-by art director (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Glenn Calder	....	dubbing mixer (7 episodes, 2003-2004)
Keith Nixon	....	sound supervisor (5 episodes, 2003)

Series Stunts
Steve Whyment	....	stunt coordinator (1 episode, 2003)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Martin Kempton	....	lighting director (7 episodes, 2003-2004)
Arthur Ross	....	camera supervisor (7 episodes, 2003-2004)
Tim Gee	....	additional focus puller (unknown episodes)
Andy Newton	....	vision controller (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Peter Phillips	....	vision mixer (7 episodes, 2003-2004)
Nick Adams	....	colorist (5 episodes, 2003)

Series Other crew
Aidan Boulter	....	client liaison manager (12 episodes, 2003-2004)
Steve Parker	....	production accountant (7 episodes, 2003-2004)
Holly Bowcott	....	production coordinator (5 episodes, 2003)
Vandra Edwards	....	stage manager (5 episodes, 2003)
Andy Newton	....	vision control (5 episodes, 2003)
Diane Taylor	....	script supervisor (5 episodes, 2003)
Anna Heighway	....	floor manager (4 episodes, 2003)
Matt Treadwell	....	production runner (3 episodes, 2003)

Production Companies

• Thames Television

Distributors

• Independent Television (ITV)

Runtime:

30 min (including commercials) (12 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Company:

Thames Television

Where do you go after the office?

... if you're Martin Freeman, to a hardware shop. The subtle genius of "The Office", the programme for which Freeman is best known, is in a different league to "Hardware", which is a traditional sitcom with canned laughter, contrived "comedy" situations, etc.

However, "Hardware" isn't too bad - it has a better cast than most sitcoms, some funny lines and at least tries to have some original storylines... unfortunately Freeman's character is another cynical, embittered employee (as in "The Office") - it would be nice to see him do something a bit different as he is probably a very talented guy.