TV ShowReturningBBC OneComedy

Not Going Out

Name: Not Going Out
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2006-10-06
Duration: 45 min

2006 – 2025 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United Kingdom

Lee is a childish northerner who lives in a fancy penthouse apartment in London who goes through a variety of jobs such as a janitor and ice cream man, as well as attempting relationships with female flatmates. His best mate, Daily Mail reading, middle-class citizen Tim is always there to stop Lee from getting in trouble, or not? Mayhem is never far away with cleaner Barbara who has never done an honest day's work in her life.

7.4(162 reviews)

10.7903% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Oct 6, 2006
Last air date: Jul 18, 2025
Status: Returning
Seasons: 15
Episodes: 98
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: Lee Mack
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Avalon Television

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Keywords

london, englandsisterbritish farcesitcomnorthernerinnuendo

Seasons & episodes

Cast

Lee Mack

Lee

Media

No trailer available

Reviews & ratings

7.4

162 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.4/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.4/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.4/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6.4/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong7.4/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful