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This article is about the 2009 remake. For the novels and the original 1970s series, see The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin. Reggie Perrin Title screen Genre Sitcom Written by David Nobbs Simon Nye Directed by Tristram Shapeero Starring Martin Clunes Fay Ripley Wendy Craig Geoffrey Whitehead Neil Stuke Lucy Liemann Composer(s) Ronnie Hazelhurst Jonathan Whitehead Mark Thomas Country of origin United Kingdom Language(s) English No. of series 2 No. of episodes 13 (List of episodes) Production Producer(s) Charlie Hanson Ben Farrell Location(s) Teddington Studios, Middlesex, England. Running time 30 minutes Broadcast Original channel BBC One BBC HD Picture format 16:9 Original run 24 April 2009 – present Status Airing Chronology Related shows The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin External links Official website Reggie Perrin is a modern update of the original BBC series which starred Leonard Rossiter.[1] It stars Martin Clunes and began broadcast 24 April 2009.[1][2] Series 1 was released on DVD in Region 2 by 2entertain on 1 June 2009.[3] Contents 1 Development 2 Plot 3 Cast 4 Episodes 4.1 Series 1 4.2 Series 2 5 Reception 6 References 7 External links // Development On 14 January 2009, it was announced by the BBC that Martin Clunes would star in a revival of the series, taking the title role of Reggie Perrin. He was joined by Fay Ripley, Wendy Craig, Geoffrey Whitehead, Neil Stuke, Kerry Howard, Jim Howick and Lucy Liemann. The new series was written by Simon Nye and original series creator David Nobbs. The first series was broadcast on BBC One, as well as in high definition on BBC HD.[4] The BBC announced in February 2010 that a second series had been commissioned for broadcast in 2010.[5] Studio segments began filming at Teddington Studios on 2 April, scheduled to run to 7 May.[6] It began airing on 14 October 2010[7]. Plot Reginald Perrin is a middle-aged project executive for "Groomtech", a manufacturer of grooming products, where he is in charge of disposable razors. Although secure in his marriage, with a paid-for house, no children, a car and a comfortable living, he is dissatisfied with the grind of modern living - such as his daily commute by train, often overcrowded and "27 minutes late" due to a plethora of reasons - and undergoing a mid-life crisis, keeping himself entertained by fantasies. At work, he has to contend with a dim secretary, two fawning but ambitious junior executives, and an overbearing boss, Chris Jackson. Lacking attention from his wife, Nicola, he finds a fantasy distraction in his colleague, Jasmine Strauss. The latter comes close to be consummated during a business trip to Finland when Perrin and Strauss are inebriated and Strauss (as with Perrin's secretary Joan in the 1970s original) removes her blouse to reveal a black brassiere, but Perrin is apparently overcome with feelings for his wife, shortly after which Jackson appears unexpectedly, setting up a potentially embarrassing situation. The first series ended with Reggie considering whether he should fake his own death or actually commit suicide. Cast Martin Clunes as Reginald "Reggie" Perrin Fay Ripley as Nicola Perrin, Reggie's wife Geoffrey Whitehead as William, Nicola's father and Reggie's father-in-law Wendy Craig as Reggie's mother Neil Stuke as Chris Jackson, Reggie's boss[8] Lucy Liemann as Jasmine Strauss, one of Reggie's colleagues and his sexual fantasy figure Kerry Howard as Vicki, Reggie's secretary Susan Earl as Sue, the Wellness Person Jim Howick as Anthony, one of Reggie's colleagues Nick Mohammed as Steve, one of Reggie's colleagues Alexander Armstrong Series 2 onwards Reggie and Nicole's new next door neighbour David.[9] Episodes Series 1 # Description Original air date Viewers (millions)[10] 1 Reggie's train journey to work is always delayed by 27 minutes, for a variety of reasons, and his fellow-passengers appear immersed in themselves. He walks daily past "Sunshine Desserts" and into "Groomtech". There he is a product executive in charge of disposable razors supported by a dim secretary, two fawning but ambitious junior executives, and an overbearing boss, Chris Jackson. However, his life is enlightened when he meets the new executive in charge of balms and lubricants, Jasmine Strauss, and he tries to get closer to her. Tasked with creating a new product based on pumice, normally used as an exfoliant, he comes up with the idea of the "DRR" - a Disposable Razor Raft, to be used in the bath, but is met with bemusement. 24 April 2009 5.39 2 Reggie decides not to take his briefcase to work, not that it ever contained anything, and his train is delayed again. Chris Jackson is concerned about the absence of briefcase and accuses Reggie of being a maverick. Meanwhile Reggie is still besotted with Jasmine and suddenly kisses her, only to be rebuffed. At home, Reggie prepares a special breakfast for his wife, only to have it interrupted by the arrival of her hungry father.[11] 1 May 2009 4.41 3 Reggie considers becoming a school teacher and tries his hand at the school at whch his wife teaches; this works out so well that he invites the class to visit his office, which (contrary to protocol) he has filled with plants. The class visit is a disaster, but Reggie gets a free 1st class train ticket for complaining. 8 May 2009 3.84 (overnight) 4 Chris Jackson decides that globalisation is the way forward for Groomtech, and is persuaded by Reggie that Finland is a good indicator of market trends; Reggie visits Helsinki with Jasmine to sell Groomtech, and after an alcohol-fuelled evening, they end up together- until Chris arrives. Meanwhile Reggie's wife is tempted by his former best man. 15 May 2009 4.11 5 Reggie becomes fully tired of the daily 27 minute delay of his commute and opts to travel to work by bicycle instead. At the same time Chris requests his coaching for a critical business meeting and his wife withholds sex. The situation escalates as Reggie faces constant injuries on his new commute, his wife reacts negatively to his attempts to be wholly honest and Chris takes complete credit for Reggie's problem solving. 22 May 2009 4.16 6 The office party does not go with the expected swing. Chris has tasked Reggie with presenting a keynote speech at short notice and this, too, does not go to plan. 29 May 2009 2.46 (overnight) Series 2 # Description Original air date Viewers (millions) 1 Reggie decides against his pseudocide, and instead decides the best thing to do would be to quit his job and pursue a more fulfilling career. Meanwhile, Nicola loses her job as a teacher after pulling down a boy's trousers. Groomtech is in serious trouble without Reggie. 14 October 2010 3.21[12] (overnight) 2 Reggie struggles to find a new career, and tries running a stalls at the farmers market selling home made bread, however with finances tight, Reggie is forced to return to Groomtech. 21 October 2010 2.755[13] (overnight) 3 Reggie takes charge of Groomtech as managing director and really takes the welly out of the postion. 28 October 2010 TBC 4 Nicola sees David's true colours at the swimming baths. Reggie turns to Anthony for help with his new product. William attempts to think of ways of getting out of his wedding to Marion 4 November 2010 TBC 5 11 November 2010 TBC 6 18 November 2010 TBC Reception John Preston of The Daily Telegraph was negative, describing it as "hopelessly wheezy and club-footed. Part of the problem was that while the script may have been updated, everything else had large tufts of mammoth hair stuck to it: the cheap sets, the laboured direction, the glaringly unatmospheric lighting, the once-daring surrealistic touches, even the concept itself."[14] Caitlin Moran of The Times was more positive, saying "I actually like this new one. It gently warmed me. It warmed me as As Time Goes By warms me" and praising Clunes' interpretation: "I engage with the escalating depression and insanity of Clunes’s Perrin more than I did with Rossiter’s ...".[15] References ^ a b BBC Press Office. "Network TV BBC Week 16 Highlights 18–24 April 2009". Press release. http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/2009/wk16/. Retrieved 2009-04-03.  ^ BBC Press Office (2009-01-14). "Martin Clunes to star in BBC One's revival of Reggie Perrin". Press release. http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/01_january/14/perrin.shtml. Retrieved 2009-01-15.  ^ Foster, Dave (28 April 2009). "2 Entertain in June". DVD Times. http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content/id/70591/reggie-perrin.html. Retrieved 29 May 2009.  ^ Reggie Perrin at HDTVUK.tv ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/02_february/15/perrin.shtml ^ "Reggie Perrin". LostinTV. Retrieved on 4 April 2010. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a242824/ripley-cold-feet-changed-my-career.html?rss ^ Gilbert, Gerard (10 April 2009). "Reggie Perrin rides again". The Independent (London: Independent News and Media). http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/reggie-perrin-rides-again-1666634.html.  ^ Oglethorpe, Tim (3 March 2010). "The rise of Mrs Perrin". Daily Mirror (MGN). Retrieved on 4 March 2010. ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. http://www.barb.co.uk/report/weeklyTopProgrammesOverview?_s=4. Retrieved 29 May 2009.  ^ whose manner and language are remarkably similar to those of Jimmy in the original series. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a282380/have-i-got-news-for-you-returns-to-52m.html ^ http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/oct/22/price-harry-viewer-ratings ^ Preston, John (21 April 2009). "TV review: Reggie Perrin (BBC One) - English Heritage (BBC Two) - Snow (BBC Four) - Telegraph". London: Daily Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/5194786/TV-review-Reggie-Perrin-BBC-One---English-Heritage-BBC-Two---Snow-BBC-Four.html. Retrieved 2009-04-25.  ^ Moran, Caitlin (25 April 2009). "Welcome back Reggie Perrin - Times Online". London: The Times. http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article6160306.ece. Retrieved 2009-04-25.  External links Reggie Perrin at BBC Programmes Reggie Perrin at TV.com Reggie Perrin at the Internet Movie Database Reggie Perrin at the British Comedy Guide