Free Agents

Free Agents

Free Agents

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Free Agents

2009- 2009

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

6.6(9 votes)

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Comedy

Overview

Free Agents is a romantic black comedy starring Stephen Mangan, Sharon Horgan and Anthony Head. Originally a pilot for Channel 4 in November 2007, the series began on 13 February 2009. It spawned a short lived US remake, which was cancelled after just 4 episodes aired, although 4 more were later released on Hulu.

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4 members

Acting

Stephen Mangan

Unknown Role

Stephen Mangan

Acting

Anthony Stewart Head

Stephen Caudwell

Anthony Stewart Head

Acting

Sharon Horgan

Unknown Role

Sharon Horgan

Acting

Matthew Holness

Unknown Role

Matthew Holness

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