Nathan Barley
Nathan Barley is a Channel 4 sitcom written by Charlie Brooker and Chris Morris, starring Nicholas Burns, Julian Barratt, Charlie Condou and Claire Keelan. The series of six weekly episodes began broadcasting on 11 February 2005 on Channel 4. Described by his creator as a "meaningless strutting cadaver-in-waiting", the character originated on Brooker's TVGoHome – a website parodying television listings – as the focus of a fly-on-the-wall documentary called Cunt.
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About Nathan Barley
Nathan Barley is a 2005 English-language comedy series created by Charlie Brooker and Chris Morris. The cast is led by Nicholas Burns, Julian Barratt, Claire Keelan. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded.
Nathan Barley was produced by Talkback and Channel 4 Television and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on February 11, 2005, and carries a 18 certification.
- Director
- Chris Morris
- Created by
- Charlie Brooker, Chris Morris
- Writers
- Charlie Brooker, Chris Morris
- First aired
- February 11, 2005
- Last aired
- March 18, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- Channel 4
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Talkback, Channel 4 Television
Nathan Barley cast & crew
Nathan Barley was created by Charlie Brooker and Chris Morris and written by Charlie Brooker and Chris Morris.
The cast features Nicholas Burns as Nathan Barley, Julian Barratt as Dan Ashcroft, Claire Keelan as Claire Ashcroft, Richard Ayoade as Ned Smanks, and Spencer Brown as Rufus Onslatt.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Derrin Schlesinger.
Is Nathan Barley worth watching?
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy comedy, Nathan Barley is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Nathan Barley
Nicholas Burns
Nathan Barley
Julian Barratt
Dan Ashcroft
Claire Keelan
Claire Ashcroft
Richard Ayoade
Ned Smanks
Spencer Brown
Rufus Onslatt
Nathan Barley — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Nathan Barley in United States?
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▸What language is Nathan Barley in?
Nathan Barley is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Nathan Barley are there?
Nathan Barley has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
▸What is Nathan Barley rated?
Nathan Barley is rated 18. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 42 ratings.
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