The BEST episodes of Staged season 1

Every episode of Staged season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Staged season 1!

David Tennant and Michael Sheen (playing themselves) were due to star in a production of Six Characters in Search of an Author in the West End. The pandemic has put paid to that, but their director (Simon Evans – also playing himself) is determined not to let the opportunity pass him by. He knows how big a chance this is for him and turns his attention to cajoling his stars into rehearsing over the internet. All they need to do is read the first scene, but throughout the series they come up against a multitude of oppositional forces: distraction, boredom, home-schooling and their own egos.

Last Updated: 9/30/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
The Cookie Jar
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8.19
138 votes

#1 - The Cookie Jar

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/24/2020

Jo drafts in the voice of experience to get Michael and David in line. Georgia has shared David's work without him knowing. Michael seeks resolution on what has happened to his neighbour. David is pleasantly surprised by the enthusiastic response his work receives.

Directors: Simon Evans
Writer: Simon Evans
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Who the F#!k Is Michael Sheen?
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8.11
164 votes

#2 - Who the F#!k Is Michael Sheen?

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/17/2020

An actor who was initially involved in the play, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, comes back to haunt the production. Georgia has sold her novel, and tells Anna that she’s due to be a birthing partner for her friend. Michael is being blackmailed by his neighbour.

Directors: Simon Evans
Writer: Simon Evans
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Bara Brith
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7.95
148 votes

#3 - Bara Brith

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/17/2020

Michael and David are finding it hard to regain each other’s trust. The show’s producer, Jo, steps in to try and repair the damage. Meanwhile Michael gets drawn deeper into the situation with his neighbour. David is nervous about Georgia leaving to go off and help her friend in labour.

Directors: Simon Evans
Writer: Simon Evans
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Ulysses
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7.80
139 votes

#4 - Ulysses

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/24/2020

Simon brings in an old friend to try and convince David and Michael to put their faith in him. David has managed to stay afloat in Georgia’s absence.

Directors: Simon Evans
Writer: Simon Evans
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Up to No Good
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7.79
180 votes

#5 - Up to No Good

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/10/2020

With rehearsals due to begin, Simon goes missing. Michael and David embrace the opportunity to skive off, but Michael gets caught breaking the law.

Directors: Simon Evans
Writer: Simon Evans
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Cachu Hwch
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7.71
202 votes

#6 - Cachu Hwch

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/10/2020

David Tennant and Michael Sheen were due to put on a play in the West End before the production was put on hold because of the pandemic. The play’s director, Simon Evans, is worried that his big break is about to pass him by and tries to convince his doubtful actors to carry on rehearsals online.

Directors: Simon Evans
Writer: Simon Evans
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