About this season
"High Executioner to the King of England" Matt Berry and his assistant Rich Fulcher, spend their free time in a gentleman’s club for hangmen, competing for women, money and happiness, while engaging general depravity.
Episodes (6)
1. Rich's Mother
7.0Aired 27 February 2006 • 30 min
The identity of Rich's mother is a closely guarded secret, but Matt is determined to find out the truth for his own financial gain.
2. Matt's Diary
3.7Aired 6 March 2006 • 28 min
Rich sets out to humiliate Matt by reading extracts from his diary aloud, in front of the other club members - but retribution isn't far away.
3. Punchline
7.0Aired 13 March 2006 • 30 min
Matt is furious that Rich keeps ruining the punchlines of his jokes - especially as he keeps his friend supplied with whisky and women.
4. Oh Brothers
8.0Aired 20 March 2006 • 30 min
Rich must decide where his loyalties lie when his two brothers pay an unwelcome visit to London and stir up trouble.
5. Love Triangle
8.0Aired 27 March 2006 • 30 min
Tension brews in the strange world of the horrible hangmen, as a beautiful woman causes all kinds of jealous feelings to rise to the fore - and Matt reverts to his devilish ways.
6. The Wedding
8.0Aired 3 April 2006 • 30 min
Rich plans to tie the knot, finally escaping Matt's clutches and leading a life of his own. However, his fellow hangman is determined to keep him in the gentleman's club, whatever it takes.