The Visit (TV series)
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The Visit is a British
television programme starring Iain McKee
and Steve Edge
.
The BBC revealed The Visit is part of a series trilogy with I'm With Stupid and Thieves Like Us
and the decision is yet to be made about a second series.
are common, as the inmates of HMP Radford Hill are reunited with family and friends.
: Michael has taken the rap for a jewellery robbery. He refused to grass the other robbers, meaning he is the one to get locked up while the real culprits remain free, one of which was his brother, Stevie. However to save his brother from the prison sentence Michael took the fall for him.
: Gambling addict Clint is desperate to prove his machismo but what chance has he got when his wife - the long-suffering Bev - does not take him seriously. His unseen nine-year old son Jamie is constant source of comedy and anxiety (at least on Clint's part) with ongoing references to his unhealthy interests of dolls, skipping and stage musicals. Clint has an unfortunate ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time and upset those around him.
: Prison Officer Bamford likes to keep a tight ship. However the harder he tries the more of a fool he makes himself look. Bamford is usually at the end of fellow prison officer, Russell's jokes, with Bamford always calling Russell a twat
behind his back once he has become the butt of the joke.
recounts the story of Father O'Kane and his chapati. Clint makes an
unsuccessful attempt at playing the hardnut of the prison.
celebrations are restrained. Michael maintains his innocence and pursues his appeal. Clint is happy to show off his pumped up muscles to Bev.
Bamford has taken drastic action to solve the problem. The inmates enjoy the drama on banned mobile telephones, but how do they keep them hidden from the officers?
and Clint. At last Michael's solicitor has arrived, but he is urged to
apologise for a crime that he insists he did not commit.
Lipstick Dave, and Clint's status plummets even further. A spot drug
test on the inmates brings an extra worry to Michael and the family.
finds a spark of attraction in her. It's Clint's birthday and his son
Jamie has a special surprise.
Rachael out and Pete has success with his internet date. But has
Michael's appeal been successful?
United Kingdom
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television programme starring Iain McKee
Iain McKee
Iain McKee is an English actor best known for his role as Frank Gadney in BBC1 drama series Lilies and Michael in BBC sitcom The Visit. He is originally from Bolton and now lives in North London, UK.-Filmography:...
and Steve Edge
Steve Edge
Steve Edge is an English actor, writer and former stand-up comedian. He is most famous for his work on Phoenix Nights, The Cup, The Visit, Peep Show and the satirical magazine show Star Stories....
.
The BBC revealed The Visit is part of a series trilogy with I'm With Stupid and Thieves Like Us
Thieves Like Us (TV Series)
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...
and the decision is yet to be made about a second series.
Plot outline
The show is set entirely in the visiting room of a prison. Stray sheep, dodgy drug deals and snatched conjugal rightsConjugal visit
A conjugal visit is a scheduled extended visit during which an inmate of a prison is permitted to spend several hours or days in private, usually with a legal spouse...
are common, as the inmates of HMP Radford Hill are reunited with family and friends.
Michael
Played by Iain McKeeIain McKee
Iain McKee is an English actor best known for his role as Frank Gadney in BBC1 drama series Lilies and Michael in BBC sitcom The Visit. He is originally from Bolton and now lives in North London, UK.-Filmography:...
: Michael has taken the rap for a jewellery robbery. He refused to grass the other robbers, meaning he is the one to get locked up while the real culprits remain free, one of which was his brother, Stevie. However to save his brother from the prison sentence Michael took the fall for him.
Clint
Played by Steve EdgeSteve Edge
Steve Edge is an English actor, writer and former stand-up comedian. He is most famous for his work on Phoenix Nights, The Cup, The Visit, Peep Show and the satirical magazine show Star Stories....
: Gambling addict Clint is desperate to prove his machismo but what chance has he got when his wife - the long-suffering Bev - does not take him seriously. His unseen nine-year old son Jamie is constant source of comedy and anxiety (at least on Clint's part) with ongoing references to his unhealthy interests of dolls, skipping and stage musicals. Clint has an unfortunate ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time and upset those around him.
Officer Mark Bamford
Played by Darren TigheDarren 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...
: Prison Officer Bamford likes to keep a tight ship. However the harder he tries the more of a fool he makes himself look. Bamford is usually at the end of fellow prison officer, Russell's jokes, with Bamford always calling Russell a twat
Twat
The word twat has various functions. It is a vulgar synonym for the human vulva, but is more widely used as a derogatory epithet, especially in British English...
behind his back once he has become the butt of the joke.
Cast
- Iain McKeeIain McKeeIain McKee is an English actor best known for his role as Frank Gadney in BBC1 drama series Lilies and Michael in BBC sitcom The Visit. He is originally from Bolton and now lives in North London, UK.-Filmography:...
... Michael - John HenshawJohn HenshawJohn Henshaw is a British actor, best-known for his roles as Ken the landlord in Early Doors, Wilf Bradshaw in Born and Bred and PC Roy Bramwell in The Cops. He is often associated with playing "hard men"...
... Dad - Craig Fitzpatrick ... Stevie
- Beatrice Kelly ... Nana
- Steve EdgeSteve EdgeSteve Edge is an English actor, writer and former stand-up comedian. He is most famous for his work on Phoenix Nights, The Cup, The Visit, Peep Show and the satirical magazine show Star Stories....
... Clint - Naomi RadcliffeNaomi RadcliffeNaomi Radcliffe is an English actress. She was born in Oldham, Lancashire to Albert Radcliffe—a Canon of Manchester Cathedral—and Petrina, a teacher. She was educated at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, having not been accepted on her first attempt.Her first professional stage...
... Bev - Angel CoulbyAngel CoulbyAngel Coulby is an English actress. She made her television debut in the BBC comedy Orrible. She is best known for portraying the character of Guinevere in the BBC fantasy series Merlin.-Career:...
... Rachael - Darren TigheDarren TigheDarren 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...
... Officer Mark Bamford - Neil BellNeil Bell (actor)Neil Bell is a British actor, mainly on UK TV and in occasional films.Bell studied drama at Oldham College and has played character roles in such TV series as Buried, Shameless, Murphy's Law, Ideal, City Lights, The Bill and Casualty, and the films 24 Hour Party People and Dead Man's Shoes...
... Russell - Vincent DaviesVincent DaviesVincent Paul Davies is an English actor born on July 14, 1968. He has lived in the Manchester area all of his life and has appeared in many Manchester-based television programmes. These include the acclaimed drama Vincent, alongside Suranne Jones and Ray Winstone, and Conviction, a murder-based...
... Pete - Stephen Martin WaltersStephen Martin WaltersStephen Martin Walters is a British born actor best known for his film roles as Blowfish in The 51st State, Nitro in Mean Machine, Shanks in Layer Cake, Arkham Lunatic in Batman Begins, Joe in Revolver, and Milko in Hannibal Rising. He also plays a barman in East is East...
... Splodge
Episode 1
Pete gets a pleasant surprise from his unexpected visitor, while Nanarecounts the story of Father O'Kane and his chapati. Clint makes an
unsuccessful attempt at playing the hardnut of the prison.
Episode 2
Splodge Costello has completed his dirty protest in solitary, butcelebrations are restrained. Michael maintains his innocence and pursues his appeal. Clint is happy to show off his pumped up muscles to Bev.
Episode 3
A sheep has mysteriously got into Radford's visiting room and OfficerBamford has taken drastic action to solve the problem. The inmates enjoy the drama on banned mobile telephones, but how do they keep them hidden from the officers?
Episode 4
The creche has been furnished with new toys, much to the delight of Bevand Clint. At last Michael's solicitor has arrived, but he is urged to
apologise for a crime that he insists he did not commit.
Episode 5
Clint's brother arrives at the prison with a consignment to appeaseLipstick Dave, and Clint's status plummets even further. A spot drug
test on the inmates brings an extra worry to Michael and the family.
Episode 6
At last someone has come to fix the CCTV cameras, and Officer Bamfordfinds a spark of attraction in her. It's Clint's birthday and his son
Jamie has a special surprise.
Episode 7
Clint has discovered Buddhism, Russell plucks up the courage to askRachael out and Pete has success with his internet date. But has
Michael's appeal been successful?