Nathan Barley
Dan Ashcroft, a bad-tempered and chaotic journalist working for hip magazine 'Sugar Ape', believes that he is surrounded by what he calls 'idiots': hedonistic scenesters who care about nothing but the latest trend. Nathan Barley is a prime example of this species, so logically he and his website 'trashbat.co.ck' are a hit with Dan's dim-witted workmates. No matter how much Dan tries to avoid him, Nathan keeps causing awkward situations for both Dan and his sister, earnest film-maker Claire. Can the rise of the idiot be stopped?
- 2005-2005
- 1 season
- Comedy
- TV-PG
Dan Ashcroft, a bad-tempered and chaotic journalist working for hip magazine 'Sugar Ape', believes that he is surrounded by what he calls 'idiots': hedonistic scenesters who care about nothing but the latest trend. Nathan Barley is a prime example of this species, so logically he and his website 'trashbat.co.ck' are a hit with Dan's dim-witted workmates. No matter how much Dan tries to avoid him, Nathan keeps causing awkward situations for both Dan and his sister, earnest film-maker Claire. Can the rise of the idiot be stopped?
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2005
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
26 mins
In which Nathan makes Claire an offer she can't afford to refuse, while Dan discovers inspired ranting may not be enough to allow him to escape from the hell he works in.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
23 mins
In which Dan almost makes enough cash gambling on illegal Russian tramp racing to pay his overdue video charge and get Claire's camera back, and becomes the star guest at Nathan's party.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
26 mins
In which Dan finds a way to pay for Claire's camera, but ultimately finds himself unable to compromise his principles. Nathan almost proves himself to be an OK guy, then wrecks it at the last minute.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
24 mins
In which Dan tries to get a bank loan, and Nathan learns that copying something stupid may make him a laughing stock in the UK, while setting trends elsewhere.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
24 mins
In which the magazine tries to offend everyone, Dan forces himself to do something he finds highly offensive for money, and Nathan manages to really offend Claire.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
25 mins
In which Dan's attempt to repeat a nasty prank, in order to show the world what Nathan really is, goes disastrously wrong.
