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Nathan Barley

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Series Overview

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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Channel 4
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

148 min per episode

Air Date Window

2005 – 2005

Premiered: Fri, Feb 11, 2005

Created By
Charlie BrookerCharlie Brooker
Chris MorrisChris Morris

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Mar 18, 2005

Season 1, Episode 6: “The Idiots are Winning”

In 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.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Julian Barratt's Prank Backfires on Ben Whishaw?! | Nathan BarleyOfficial

Type: Clip • Published 2019-01-16

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Morris

Screenplay & Story

Charlie Brooker, Chris Morris

Original Score & Music

Jonathan Whitehead, Chris Morris

Director of Photography

Danny Cohen

Film Editing

Nick Fenton

Producers

Derrin Schlesinger

Department Leadership Roster

Derrin Schlesinger

Producer

Nick Fenton

Nick Fenton

Editor

Luana Hanson

Production Design

Danny Cohen

Danny Cohen

Director of Photography

Leonie Hartard

Costume Design

Jonathan Whitehead

Original Music Composer

Chris Morris

Chris Morris

Original Music Composer

Charlie Brooker

Charlie Brooker

Writer

Chris Morris

Chris Morris

Director

Chris Morris

Chris Morris

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 18

18: Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nathan Barley.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nathan Barley

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What is Nathan Barley about?

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.

How many seasons does Nathan Barley have?

Nathan Barley comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Nathan Barley?

Key cast members in Nathan Barley include Nicholas Burns, Julian Barratt, Claire Keelan, Richard Ayoade, Spencer Brown.

Who created or directed Nathan Barley?

Nathan Barley was developed and directed by Chris Morris.