Nathan Barley

Season 1

After publishing a rant about 'idiots' - frantically hip, ignorant scenesters - Dan Ashcroft finds these same people embracing him as his idol and his nerves constantly tested by his biggest fan, moronic scene personality Nathan Barley.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

  • Rise of the Idiots
    E1
    Rise of the IdiotsBaffled human wreck Dan Ashcroft watches in horror as his world is over-run with 24 carat berks, led by a strutting, brainless cock-of-the-walk called Nathan Barley, who, distressingly, has designs on Dan's sister Claire.
  • Dan Dan Preacherman
    E2
    Dan Dan PreachermanDan is canonised against his will, while Nathan throws a party for his God-defeatingly rubbish website and oozes closer to Claire.
  • 15Peter20 is a Poohead
    E3
    15Peter20 is a PooheadWhile Dan is plagued by a shrieking twit of a photographer called 15Peter20, Nathan grooms Claire with alcohol and unsolicited breast massage.
  • Geek Pie
    E4
    Geek PieDan accidentally creates a new hairstyle after sleeping in paint. Nathan tries to impress glam TV chick Dajve ""dave"" Bikinus. Something is killed.
  • Bonobo Syndrome
    E5
    Bonobo SyndromeEditor Jonatton wants Dan to take part in some straight-on-straight gay action. A coke-blasted model proves an irresistible lure for Nathan.
  • The Idiots are Winning
    E6
    The Idiots are WinningIn the final episode, Nathan finds his way into Claire's meeting with a TV commissioner, Pingu is finally broken like a rag doll and Dan discovers a way to get rid of Nathan.

Cast of Season 1

  • Nicholas BurnsNathan Barley
  • Julian BarrattDan Ashcroft
  • Claire KeelanClaire Ashcroft
  • Richard AyoadeNed Smanks
  • Spencer BrownRufus Onslatt
  • Chris MorrisDirector / Writer
  • Charlie BrookerWriter

 

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