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Ideal

2005-01-11 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.9

Comedy

Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer and his strange collection of acquaintances.

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Creators
Graham Duff
Production companies
Baby Cow Productions
Countries
Unavailable
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Johnny VegasJohnny VegasMoz
Graham DuffGraham DuffBrian
Tom Goodman-HillTom Goodman-HillPC
Nicola ReynoldsNicola ReynoldsNicki
Ben CromptonBen CromptonColin
Sinéad MatthewsSinéad MatthewsJenny
Ryan PopeRyan PopePsycho Paul
Jo NearyJudith
David SantCartoon Head
Andrew-Lee PottsAndrew-Lee PottsLee
Tim FallowsJason
Danny MorganDanny MorganJake
Emma FryerEmma FryerTania
Janeane GarofaloJaneane GarofaloTilly
Tony BurgessTony BurgessTroy
Jo EnrightJo EnrightCarol
Alfie JoeyDerrick
Mick MillerMick MillerKeith
Haruka KurodaHaruka KurodaYasuko
FistHimself

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