Perfect World
Perfect World is a 2000–01 British workplace sitcom created by Mark Grant, and written by Grant and Mark Chapman. Produced by Tiger Aspect Productions, it broadcast on BBC Two for two series. It stars Paul Kaye as Bob Slay, an obnoxious, lazy, and amoral marketing executive who works for leading toiletries company Gatehouse.
Cast: Paul Kaye, Nina Wadia, Derren Litten
6 episodes
- 1. ParentsConfirmed bachelor Bob Slay is to meet his girlfriend Lauren’s parents. He does his best to alienate them, which pleases Lauren because to her disgust, every other boyfriend has kissed up to them for their massive wealth. Finding this out, Bob now tries to get back in their good graces while staying friends with Lauren.18CC30minFeb 25, 2000
- 2. DeadlineVaughan has done his share of an important project assigned to him and Bob a month ago. Bob has not started his share, deciding to leave it to the morning of the deadline. However, the Director wants it that morning, leaving Vaughan in fear that he will be sacked with Bob.18CC30minMar 3, 2000
- 3. TarquinAfter unloading his work grievances on a female dining companion, Bob finds himself in hot water when he learns that she has been sent from Home Office to assess the branch. In an effort to absolve himself, he invents an identical twin brother named Tarquin.18CC30minMar 10, 2000
- 4. CharityMarketing and Accounts keep raising the stakes on who will raise the most for Charity Week. After Bob volunteers Vaughan for a Channel swim, Spencer from Accounts tops this with a raffle for a new car so Bob raffles a country home that he does not have.18CC30minMar 17, 2000
- 5. MoneyBob owes Vaughan £200. All his credit cards are maxed out, the bank won’t lend him any more money, and he has promised Lauren dinner at a very expensive place. Meanwhile, Maggie is being headhunted by a competitor, which she's ecstatic about as it gives her an escape from Bob.18CC30minMar 24, 2000
- 6. LoveVaughan splits up with Briony and is very depressed. Bob tries to make him feel better by telling him that Maggie is in love with him, and Vaughan is on top of the world. Unfortunately, Maggie has no interest in Vaughan at all, so Bob has to try to reunite him and Briony.18CC30minMar 31, 2000
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Perfect World
Perfect World is a 2000–01 British workplace sitcom created by Mark Grant, and written by Grant and Mark Chapman. Produced by Tiger Aspect Productions, it broadcast on BBC Two for two series. It stars Paul Kaye as Bob Slay, an obnoxious, lazy, and amoral marketing executive who works for leading toiletries company Gatehouse.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Nick Wood
- Created by
- Mark Grant
- Studio
- Tiger Aspect
Maturity rating
18Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
