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Season 1 – Staged

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David Tennant and Michael Sheen's play is put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Staged — Season 1

Staged — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Michael Sheen and David Tennant's winning chemistry is on full display in Staged, a bitesized comedy that effectively captures the madness of 2020.

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Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times 12/29/2020
There are just enough references to the actual pandemic to keep "Staged" from being pure fantasy, but it's hilarious, endearing and all very resonant, especially for those of us lucky enough to work from home. Go to Full Review Scott Bryan BBC.com 07/15/2020
The problem I have are moments when Tennant and Sheen are not together. It gets overly-complicated with the introduction of all the other characters and sort of loses its way a little bit. Go to Full Review Anna Leszkiewicz New Statesman 06/17/2020
At points it can seem a bit, well, staged. But it is nevertheless charming: absurdly silly in a quiet, understated way. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 03/29/2021
3/5
Affable shutdown comedy features profanity, sexual innuendo. Go to Full Review Diane Pershing Malibu Times 01/23/2021
It turns out that Tennant is funny, rueful, quick-witted, a bit of a slob and also just a bit insecure and self-centered-as are all great actors. Go to Full Review Zehra Phelan 2 Minute Telly 07/08/2020
9/10
The bite-sized length of the episodes fit perfectly into a captivatingly, over-exaggerated delve into the lives of the precious actor and most importantly a riotous friendship. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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CYBER T @RT48282939 May 9 Just two actors goofing around. I truly wish i had discovered this before, during the pandemic. I have undoubtedly enjoyed Staged, but it would've been different , either way, god i laughed. One of the important factors for the success of this series, apart of the brilliant and hilarious scripts, is probably the fact that we all found ourselves in one of the situations mentioned. In the very end, celebrities and actors are like ourselves, struggling through the pandemic, like normal people. Eventhough it was all "staged", as the title suggests, it breaks the wall between the "famous" people and the "normal" people. And that is what made Staged fantastic. With that said, Sit back and enjoy! See more Sam B @RT63238675 06/14/2024 Super upset I hadn't seen this sooner. 10/10! A ****ing gem. David and Michael do so much with so little. Supporting cast throws some weight around as well. Just a whole lot of chemistry between everyone, which makes sense obviously, given their interpersonal relationships. Just fantastic, I don't know how much of it was actually ad-lib, but they did so great. Couldn't stop myself from laughing, my face quite literally hurts. See more hila r @RT05913846 05/06/2024 love it love it love it!!!!! See more Tim L @RT62971894 05/07/2023 Brilliant! One of the most humorous and intelligent shows on TV. It's addictive. Just binged the first season this morning but will take a short beak and watch the next. Sheen and Tennant are fabulous and their significant others almost steal the show. The guest stars are perfect. See more Rich B @RT85082777 03/06/2023 This series is hilarious! We stumbled across it this evening and binged the first 4 episodes. The writing, acting, and wit are just great! We will finish the season tomorrow night and then on to Season 2. See more Shioka O @RT54204327 02/04/2023 Truly fun to watch when you are at home. I't written but feel so real and just so timely. See more Read all reviews
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David Tennant

David

Michael Sheen

Michael

Georgia Tennant

Georgia Tennant

Simon Evans

Simon

Nina Sosanya

Jo

Adrian Lester

Adrian

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 10, 2020 Cachu Hwch David Tennant and Michael Sheen were due to put on a play in the West End before the production was put on hold because of the pandemic; the play's director, Simon Evans, is worried that his big break is about to pass him by. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 10, 2020 Up to No Good With rehearsals due to begin, Simon goes missing; Michael and David embrace the opportunity to skive off; Georgia is due to deliver her novel to her agent and asks David to stand in and help with the kids; Michael is caught breaking the law. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 17, 2020 Who the F#!k Is Michael Sheen? An actor who was initially involved in the play, comes back to haunt the production; Georgia has sold her novel and tells Anna that she's due to be a birthing partner for her friend; Michael is blackmailed by his neighbor. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 17, 2020 Bara Brith Michael and David are finding it hard to regain each other's trust, so the show's producer, Jo, steps in to try and repair the damage; Michael gets drawn deeper into the situation with his neighbor. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 25, 2020 Ulysses David has managed to stay afloat in Georgia's absence and has finished a draft of his screenplay. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 25, 2020 The Cookie Jar Jo brings in the voice of experience to get Michael and David in line; Georgia shares David's work without him knowing; Michael seeks resolution on what has happened to his neighbor. Details

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Staged — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Simon Evans
Screenwriter
Simon Evans
Network
BBC
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jun 10, 2020