The Gents of Fowey (British TV Series)

The Gents of Fowey is a British comedy mockumentary series which aired on BBC Two from November 7th 2002-December 11th 2003. It starred Ashley Wheeler, Shay Pearce, Will Elfman and Levi Barrett. It was written by the cast and occasionally written in association with Joe Wheeler.

It is set in the working class Southern end of Cornwall.

Characters
Michael “Mick” George(Elfman): Michael is the main protagonist of Series 1. He appears to be very against the idea of his life being “exposed” as he put it, and explains in the pilot that “I’m only here cos the head of year said I had to be”.

Strangely, Michael’s name changes at one point. He is known as Michael Gregory in the pilot, before mysteriously changing to Michael George at the beginning of Series 1.

Erik Andrews (Wheeler): Erik is Mike’s closest friend. He wishes for Mike to be more optimistic about the idea of being on national television, and despite his best efforts, Mike outright refuses.

Isaac Gates (Pearce): Isaac is the humanist of the group. He believes in a libertarian society, something which does not come lightly to Mike. Isaac isn’t scared to voice his opinions about the “socialist government” often trying to organise strikes against the teachers and government, which fails several times.

Caleb Whittabane (Barrett): Caleb is the shy, timid member. He doesn’t say much, but when he does it’s normally just one word. This is in stark contrast to the person who plays him (Levi Barrett) who, as described by Elfman “is a bit of a nutter”