Saxondale
2006 - 2007
Tommy Saxondale left his rock-and-roll roadie lifestyle behind to settle down in the suburbs and run a pest control business. This British series follows his exploits as he navigates modern suburban life and tries to keep his bad temper in check.
- Stars: Steve Coogan, Ruth Jones, Rasmus Hardiker, Morwenna Banks, James Bachman, Darren Boyd
- Created by: Steve Coogan, Neil Maclennan
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Episode Tropes
Season 1
- Limp Willy: Episode 5, "Squirrels" (2006). Tommy falls out of a client's attic and hurts his back, and as a result, he can't get it up, no matter what he and Magz try, and his condition depresses him, until Vicki accidentally-on-purpose reads his medical records and tells him he's actually in great shape.
Season 2
- Jumper: Episode 2, (2007). While Tommy and Raymond are taking care of some pigeons, Raymond spots a man sitting on the ledge of a tall building. Tommy talks to the man, whose name is Martin, and convinces him not to jump, but Martin's still depressed, so Tommy devotes himself to cheering him up.
- See You in Court: Episode 5, (2007). Tommy neglects to buy a train ticket, thinking he could buy one on the train, and when a railroad employee calls him out, he decides to appeal in court. He represents himself, and it seems as if the verdict won't go his way, but After he gives an impassioned speech about how he was rushing home give Magz a birthday present, the judge dismisses the case.
- Secret Criminal Past: Episode 5, (2007). Tommy sits up at night worrying about his court case, and he reveals to Magz that he "has a past." In 1974, and a group of friends stole a Land Rover, drove it to Cornwall, and had some scones and clotted cream until one of them confessed to the police.