Struggling to come to terms with his wife's death, a writer for a newspaper adopts a gruff new persona in an effort to push away those trying to help.
Tony's cantankerous funk -- which he calls a superpower -- is taking a toll on his co-workers. Meanwhile, a new writer starts at The Tambury Gazette.
Thinking he has nothing to lose, Tony contemplates trying heroin. He babysits his nephew and starts to bond -- just a bit -- with Sandy.
Tony hires a sex worker -- but it's not what you think. A trip to the comedy club turns awkward. The nurse gives Tony a piece of her mind.
Tony pushes back on Matt's idea to go on a blind date. Also, Tony makes an introduction and issues an uncharacteristic apology.
Brian (finally) convinces Tony and company to visit his apartment for a story. Meanwhile, Matt receives a distressing call from his son's school.
Making an earnest attempt to be happy -- or at least not miserable -- Tony gives some long overdue recognition to those who have stood by him.
Ricky Gervais
Tony
Tom Basden
Matt
Kerry Godliman
Lisa
David Bradley
Ray
Joe Wilkinson
Pat
Roisin Conaty
Daphne "Roxy"
Tony Way
Lenny
Paul Kaye
Psychiatrist
Diane Morgan
Kath
Mandeep Dhillon
Sandy
Ashley Jensen
Emma
Tommy Finnegan
George
Ethan Lawrence
James
Michelle Greenidge
Valerie
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