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Respectable

30min

Comedy

Drama

Respectable is a British sitcom, first shown in six episodes from 30 August to 4 October 2006 on Five; it was later repeated on Paramount Comedy 1. It follows Michael Price, a man acutely aware of his own dullness, trapped in a loveless marriage. In the first episode, he hesitantly visits a suburban brothel. Terrified of sex, he strikes up a platonic relationship with a young prostitute, Hayley. The series follows the development of this relationship, and Michael's attempts to conceal his visits to the brothel from his wife. This is complicated by the discovery that his builder, Barry, is a frequent and uninhibited visitor to the brothel. The show was written by Shaun Pye, Alan Connor and Harry Thompson. Former Hollyoaks actress Jodi Albert plays Hayley, a dumb hooker with a heart of gold; Kate is a university student, owner Maureen is a more mature lady who claims to be 27, while Yelena is a dominant Eastern European. Of the characters who don't work there, Michael is going through a mid-life crisis, while his friendly builder Barry is a typical "Jack the lad".

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

30min

30th Aug 2006

A married man (Michael) visits the brothel and falls for Hayley. However, he doesn't want sex from her. Another married man is caught making out with Naomi.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

30min

6th Sep 2006

Michael finds out that his favorite prostitute Hayley is seeing other men behind his back. Grandma Maureen doesn't like the new posh brothel in town, because she thinks, her girls might desert her.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

30min

13th Sep 2006

Kate doesn't want her new boyfriend to find out about her real job at the brothel. Michael invites Hayley to have a romantic dinner with him at a fancy restaurant, but is not amused when she orders the most expensive champagne available there. Even less so when he finds out how the payment is handled.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

30min

20th Sep 2006

Kate doesn't want to work with Yelena any more because of her sadistic nature. Grandma Maureen starts advertising her brothel and Michael tries out some of Hayley's tips with his wife.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

30min

27th Sep 2006

Grandma Maureen plans a marriage between Yelena and Barry in order to ease her immigration problems. Barry wants Michael to be the best man, but he is afraid that his wife could meet Hayley there.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

30min

4th Oct 2006

Hayley moves with her father to London. Michael uses an official business visit to London to meet her.

First air date

30th Aug 2006

Last air date

4th Oct 2006

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks