Hardware
Overview
Hardware, a British sitcom that graced ITV screens from 2003 to 2004, features Martin Freeman in a comedic exploration of the quirky world of a hardware store. Crafted by Simon Nye, known for his work on Men Behaving Badly, the show blends humor with everyday absurdities. It sets the tone with the catchy opening theme "A Taste of Honey" by Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass, enhancing the lighthearted atmosphere. This short-lived series captures the eccentricities of its characters as they navigate the ups and downs of retail life, making it a charming, albeit brief, addition to British comedy.
Episodes
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1
Nice
A crew of guys at a little hardware store spends their days hurling insults at customers. After Mike makes a derogatory remark to a customer who subse...
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2
Naked
Mike finds himself irritated by the gang’s enthusiasm for their new uniforms. Meanwhile, his girlfriend’s mother arrives for a visit and begins to...
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3
Bondage
Mike and his girlfriend seek to spice things up in their intimate relationship.
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4
Finger
Mike's girlfriend decides to construct a collapsible ironing board, but things take a turn when Steve accidentally severs one of his fingers.
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5
Women
The Gang realizes that their store isn't attracting enough female customers, prompting them to diversify their inventory with items more appealing to ...
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6
Hutch
The Gang constructs a rabbit hutch, and soon, Rex's friends come over for a visit.
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Bastard
The guys begin to realize that Kenny's son looks nothing like him, prompting Kenny to arrange for a DNA test to determine paternity. At the same time,...
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2
Big Foot
In this episode, the guys at the shop decide to have some fun at their grumpy boss Rex's expense, playfully suggesting he's shrinking as he ages. Mean...
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3
Nude
Anne is approached by an artist known for his nude sketches, who offers her a substantial amount of cash to pose for his next work. Meanwhile, at Hamw...
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4
Loser
Cliff, the clumsy underachiever and seller of the Adapti-tool, swings by the shop, hoping to establish a little booth for his product. In an unexpecte...
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5
Tony Two-Ways
In a local store, Kenny and Mike launch a brutal verbal attack on Steve when an effeminate man spots him. Meanwhile, Rex grapples with his own uncert...
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6
Celebrity
In this episode, a lesser-known celebrity stops by the Nice Day Cafe, and his autograph on the wall sparks a frenzy among the patrons. Inspired, Anne...
