The Wright Way
2013•30m•5.2/10
Comedy
Ratings
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5.2/10(5)
The Wright Way was a British television sitcom written by Ben Elton which began airing on BBC One on 23 April 2013. It concerns a health and safety manager, his staff, and his family. Widely panned by critics, it was cancelled after only one series had aired.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 23, 2013
Last Aired
May 28, 2013
Networks
BBC One
Created By
Ben Elton
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Rogue Speed Bump
Air date: 2013-04-23
Living with his daughter, Susan, and her new partner, Victoria, is taking its toll on Gerald. Victoria turns out to be a bathroom hogger and Gerald is therefore forced to make use of the facilities at work.
E2
Conkers Bonkers
Air date: 2013-04-30
Gerald and the Health and Safety team are under pressure from the Mayor of Baselricky to prove that playing conkers is dangerous enough to warrant safety measures. Meanwhile, Susan pushes Gerald to invite his ex-wife Valerie over to start repairing the family rift.
E3
Lethal Swing Back
Air date: 2013-05-07
There is a toilet roll thief at large at Baselricky Town Hall, distracting Gerald and his Health and Safety team from a vital investigation into the safety of playground swings.
E4
Concealed Sharp Objects
Air date: 2013-05-14
Gerald clashes with the Mayor in his fervour to author his own iconic hazard warning. Sue is threatened with industrial action and Victoria's DJ career stalls.
E5
Curbing the Kerb
Air date: 2013-05-21
Gerald and his team decide that kerbs are dangerous trip hazards, while Sue sees another side of her mum's new boyfriend.
E6
The Deadly Receptacle
Air date: 2013-05-28
Tensions run high for the Big Ballroom Night and, while investigating the size of takeaway coffee cups, Gerald and his health and safety team uncover a startling conspiracy.
Cast
David Haig
Gerald Wright
Mina Anwar
Malika Maha
