Hung Out Explained

Genre:Sitcom
Creator:Maya Abrahams
Samuel Abrahams
David L.E. Davis
Lucy McCall
Alex McGettigan
James Shakeshaft
Director:Samuel Abrahams
Starring:Emily Bevan
David L. E. Davis
Lucy McCall
Alex McGettigan
James Shakeshaft
Catherine Shepherd
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English
Executive Producer:Alan Marke
Jim Reid
Matt Tiller
Producer:Sally Martin
Company:Channel K
Editor:Nigel Williams
Cinematography:Ed Rutherford
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:30mins
Composer:Philip Zikking
Network:Channel 4

Hung Out" is a British situation comedy that aired in 2010 as part of the Channel 4 Comedy Lab strand. The Comedy Lab is a series of pilot commissions aimed at showcasing new and innovative comedy talent. The plot of "Hung Out" centers on 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.[1]

Main cast

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.[1]

Reception

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hung Out - C4 Sitcom - British Comedy Guide . Comedy.co.uk . 2011-11-22.