Saxondale

Tommy Saxondale is an ex-roadie with anger management issues and his own pest control business in Stevenage. Having survived a hostile divorce, Tommy now lives with his girlfriend Magz. Tommy regards himself as a maverick and free thinker and takes the opportunity to impart his wisdom to his naïve assistant Raymond.

2006 HD 30min United Kingdom English

Steve Coogan Ruth Jones Rasmus Hardiker Morwenna Banks Darren Boyd James Bachman Rosie Cavaliero

Comedy

1970s suburb rock n roll middle class anti hero married couple pest control roadie baby boomer anti conformity

S1E1 - Pigeons 2006-06-19

Tommy is searching for a replacement after sacking a previous assistant from his pest control business. Eventually Tommy hires 19 year-old Raymond (who also moves into Tommys spare room at Magzs suggestion), and the pair are confronted by animal rights protesters when they turn up to remove a pigeon infestation.

S1E2 - Mice 2006-06-26

Tommy fights to save Magzs shop. Hes also hired by a famous TV motoring presenter to deal with an infestation of mice.

S1E3 - Wasps 2006-07-03

An old friend from Tommys days as a roadie turns up. While he still clings desperately to his rock n roll lifestyle Tommy is embarrassed to admit he has settled down. He soon finds himself dragged around some old haunts for a night out involving prostitutes and economy vodka.

S1E4 - Cockroaches 2006-07-10

Tommy meets his daughters new boyfriend and is determined not to come across as an authority figure. However, he changes his tune when he feels he isnt getting enough respect from his prospective son-in-law, and turns down an invitation to a party - a decision he soon has cause to regret.

S1E5 - Squirrels 2006-07-17

Tommys convinced hes out of shape so he goes to the gym but ends up over-exerting himself.

S1E6 - Fleas 2006-07-24

Tommys car is wheel-clamped, an incident that leads him into conflict with Bernard Langley, owner of rival exterminators. Tommys convinced he is involved in dodgy dealings so he vows to expose his corruption

S1E7 - Janet 2006-07-31

The future of Tommys relationship with Magz is in jeopardy after his latest dreadful breach of social etiquette. However, he soon becomes tempted by a new woman in his life in the shape of a full-figured client rock chick.

S2E1 - Episode 1 2007-08-23

Tommy tracks down an old friend, Malcolm "Rabies" Jessop (Simon Greenall) only to discover he now runs his own New Media company and wears a suit. Tommy also revisits his past as a roadie by briefly stepping in to man the mixing desk of a Queen tribute band, only to discover that they too are far from the RockNRoll spirit he used to know.

S2E2 - Episode 2 2007-08-30

Tommy and Raymond go out shooting pigeons and save a man from committing suicide. However, as they try to change his outlook on life, Tommy believes something sinister is afoot, and his paranoia reaches a near-fatal conclusion in a karaoke club.

S2E3 - Episode 3 2007-09-06

Tommy defends a group of local squatters against small-minded suburban prejudice. Neighbours Jonathan and Beverly are labeling the squatters as anti-social before theyve even met them. The trouble is, Tommy hasnt actually met them either. After a visit to the squat he realises that sometimes small-minded prejudiced suburbanites can be right.

S2E4 - Episode 4 2007-09-13

Tommy works at a nearby private boys school, an institution he considers to be conformist and straight-laced. He gets invited to talk to the children about the pest control business. The kids appear more interested in his roadie work for the Floyd...and turn out to be more free-spirited than Tommy bargained for.