Name: White Van Man
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2011-03-22
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Clive Mantle, Georgia Tennant, Will Mellor, Naomi Bentley, Joel Fry

Two clueless handymen fixing toilets and breaking hearts across Northern England — chaos guaranteed.

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Northern gritChaotic bromanceUnderdog energy

Latest Episode

7.029 min

Season 2 • Episode 6

Latest

Crime and Punishment

Mar 29, 2012

Darren betray Ollie with severe consequences. Ollie must also contend with the possibility that Emma may not be the perfect girlfriend he thought she was.

Overview

Comedy

The incredible misadventures of two handymen on the road and the extraordinary people they meet along the way.

Content warning

van truck sitcom working class northern england builder blue collar

Working-class dignityFound familyAmbition vs. realityMale friendship

Standout Aspects

Acting

Will Mellor and Joel Fry's chaotic chemistry carries every scene.

Writing

Sharp Northern banter that actually sounds like real people.

Best for:Streaming·Solo·Friends

Creator

Adrian Poynton

First AiredMar 22, 2011

StatusCanceled

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Seasons2·Episodes12

Top Cast

Clive Mantle

Tony

Georgia Tennant

Emma

Will Mellor

Ollie Curry

Naomi Bentley

Liz

Joel Fry

Darren

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Georgia Tennant married David Tennant in real life — yes, THAT Doctor Who connection.

Cultural

The 'white van man' archetype was peak 2010s British class commentary — think of it as the UK's answer to Larry the Cable Guy, but with more rain and regret.

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