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Thieves Like Us (TV Series)
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Thieves Like Us is a six part BBC Three
sitcom
which was first broadcast in 2007, based on the book The Burglar Diaries.
It follows the lives of Bex and Ollie, a pair of burglars who make their living by burgling factories, warehouses, offices and shops, and take work wherever they can find it.
It is written by The Burglar Diaries author, Danny King
; each episode lasts around 25 minutes.
Cast
First aired: 1/22/2007
Bex and Ollie have a warehouse burglary all set up for an eager client, but Bex's angry girlfriend Mel puts the entire enterprise in jeopardy.
2. The Alarm Job
First aired: 1/29/2007
When Mel is kept awake by a neighbour's burglar alarm going off, she asks Bex to go over and fix the problem.
3. The Teapot Job
First aired: 2/5/2007
When Bex and Ollie's fence is himself the victim of a burglary, he asks them to find the thieves and recover the valuable antique teapot that was stolen.
4. The Jackets Job
First aired: 2/12/2007
Detective Haynes finally thinks he has enough evidence to arrest Bex and Ollie. Can they rely on a clever lawyer to get them free?
5. The Footballer Job
First aired: 2/19/2007
When a bad-boy footballer tosses Mel's young cousin's bicycle into the river, she asks Bex and Ollie to persuade him to make an apology.
6. The Office Job
First aired: 2/26/2007
Bex and Ollie have interviews for real jobs, albeit in telemarketing
, but Ollie's girlfriend Mel is suspicious of their motives, especially when she discovers that the police are looking for the pair.
BBC Three
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sitcom
British sitcom
A British sitcom tends, as it does in most other countries, to be based on a family, workplace or other institution, where the same group of contrasting characters is brought together in each episode. Unlike American sitcoms, where twenty or more episodes in a season is the norm, British sitcoms...
which was first broadcast in 2007, based on the book The Burglar Diaries.
It follows the lives of Bex and Ollie, a pair of burglars who make their living by burgling factories, warehouses, offices and shops, and take work wherever they can find it.
It is written by The Burglar Diaries author, Danny King
Danny King (author)
- Early life :Danny King was born in Slough, Berkshire. He is the second son of Michael James King, a bricklayer, and Dorothy May King. He and his two brothers, Ralph and Robin, lived on the Britwell Estate until 1979, when they moved to Yateley, Hampshire. He attended Yateley School but failed to...
; each episode lasts around 25 minutes.
Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Tom Brooke | Bex |
| Fraser Ayres Fraser Ayres Fraser Ayres is an actor, best known for his role as Clint in the BBC comedy series The Smoking Room. Fraser's other television work has included Bella and The Boys, Unconditional Love, London's Burning, The Vice and Trail Of Guilt... |
Ollie |
| Chereen Buckley | Belinda |
| Jessica Harris Jessica Harris (actress) - Background :Jessica Harris was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England to Miles and Jo Harris. She grew up in the nearby towns of Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall, and attended Calder High School in Mytholmroyd. She graduated from the Calderdale College in Halifax with a National Diploma in... |
Mel |
| Gary Beadle Gary Beadle Gary Beadle is an English actor, best known for playing Paul Trueman in EastEnders and Gary Barwick in Operation Good Guys.... |
DS Haynes |
| Darren Tighe Darren Tighe Darren Tighe is an English actor and comedian, known for his roles in BBC sitcoms Thieves Like Us, The Visit and Ideal.-Background:Tighe was born in Preston, Lancashire, England. His initial acting training was with Preston drama teacher Pete Hartley. He then studied at Preston College under Nigel... |
Norris |
| David Bradley David Bradley (actor) David Bradley is an English character actor. He has recently become known for playing the caretaker of Hogwarts, Argus Filch, in the Harry Potter film franchise.-Life and career :... |
Electric |
| Corey J Smith | Wayne |
Episode guide
1. The Warehouse JobFirst aired: 1/22/2007
Bex and Ollie have a warehouse burglary all set up for an eager client, but Bex's angry girlfriend Mel puts the entire enterprise in jeopardy.
2. The Alarm Job
First aired: 1/29/2007
When Mel is kept awake by a neighbour's burglar alarm going off, she asks Bex to go over and fix the problem.
3. The Teapot Job
First aired: 2/5/2007
When Bex and Ollie's fence is himself the victim of a burglary, he asks them to find the thieves and recover the valuable antique teapot that was stolen.
4. The Jackets Job
First aired: 2/12/2007
Detective Haynes finally thinks he has enough evidence to arrest Bex and Ollie. Can they rely on a clever lawyer to get them free?
5. The Footballer Job
First aired: 2/19/2007
When a bad-boy footballer tosses Mel's young cousin's bicycle into the river, she asks Bex and Ollie to persuade him to make an apology.
6. The Office Job
First aired: 2/26/2007
Bex and Ollie have interviews for real jobs, albeit in telemarketing
Telemarketing
Telemarketing is a method of direct marketing in which a salesperson solicits prospective customers to buy products or services, either over the phone or through a subsequent face to face or Web conferencing appointment scheduled during the call.Telemarketing can also include recorded sales pitches...
, but Ollie's girlfriend Mel is suspicious of their motives, especially when she discovers that the police are looking for the pair.