Season 2 • Episode 6
LatestErrol has become irresistible to the ladies and none of them believes his claims of having a girlfriend. He is also worried about Vince who seems depressed, so he contacts Vince's dad. Does Errol really have a girlfriend? Will Vince's dad come round? Will Vince let him in?
15 Storeys High is a critically acclaimed British sitcom, set in a tower block. The main characters are Vince Clark, a misanthropic, cynical recluse played by Sean Lock, and Errol Spears, Vince's exact opposite and whipping boy, played by Benedict Wong.
Acting
Sean Lock's deadpan delivery is weaponized despair.
Writing
Vignette structure builds jokes like architectural horror.
Creators
Martin Trenaman, Sean Lock, Mark Lamarr
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sean Lock and Benedict Wong improvised extensively; Wong nearly quit after day one thinking Lock hated him. He didn't—Lock just never broke character.
Cancelled after two seasons by BBC executives who reportedly 'didn't get it.' It has since become a sacred text for comedy nerds who will fight you about it.
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