"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.
S1E1 · 2006-02-27 · 30m
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.
S1E2 · 2006-03-06 · 28m
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.
S1E3 · 2006-03-13 · 30m
Matt is furious that Rich keeps ruining the punchlines of his jokes - especially as he keeps his friend supplied with whisky and women.
S1E4 · 2006-03-20 · 30m
Rich must decide where his loyalties lie when his two brothers pay an unwelcome visit to London and stir up trouble.
S1E5 · 2006-03-27 · 30m
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.
S1E6 · 2006-04-03 · 30m
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.
Matt Berry
Various Characters
Rich Fulcher
Terry Wade
Ken / Wormwood
