The Dave Gorman Collection

30min

Comedy

Documentary

Dave Gorman, a British Comedian, undertakes a challenge set by his flat mate Danny Wallace, to find 54 of his namesakes (1 for every card in the deck, including jokers). The show is presented over a series of six episodes by Dave Gorman himself in what can only be described as a lecture format. The series charts the trials and tribulations that greet Dave as he attempts to complete his task.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

30min

23rd Jan 2001

After a drunken bet with his flatmate, Dave Gorman starts his mission, and finds his first half dozen other Dave Gormans.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

30min

30th Jan 2001

Dave continues on his epic journey, with an unexpected tip-off leading him overseas for more Dave Gormans.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

30min

6th Feb 2001

Dave's journey takes him further than he'd ever anticipated - over 10,000 miles away to meet just one Dave Gorman.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

30min

13th Feb 2001

A t-shirt gives Dave a huge boost in the form of international front-pages, which will surely give him the exposure he needs in his quest.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

30min

20th Feb 2001

A trip to Dublin pushes up the number of Dave Gormans dramatically.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

30min

27th Feb 2001

Dave's mission is soon to end, but has he won the bet to find a Dave Gorman for every card in the pack?

First air date

23rd Jan 2001

Last air date

27th Feb 2001

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks