Sexxx

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Sexxx
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Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time30 minutes
Original release
Network Loaded TV
ReleaseNov 2012 (Nov 2012) 
present

Sexxx is a British comedy television series, which airs on a Tuesday night. [1] The programme was launched on 27 November 2012 and consists of seven episodes, and was written by Paul Chaplin. The premise of the show is that of a sitcom based in a Soho sex shop [2] run by former porn star Ben Dover as the senior partner, played by Lyndsay Honey, with his best friend 'Pauly', played by Chaplin, as his younger and more naive colleague. [3] The theme is loosely based upon the 1970s Open All Hours BBC comedy series. [4] Sexxx is broadcast on satellite television [1] and online. [5]

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Cast

Episodes

#TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Open"UnknownPaul Chaplin27 November 2012 (2012-11-27)
2"Model"UnknownPaul Chaplin4 December 2012 (2012-12-04)
3"Booth"UnknownPaul Chaplin11 December 2012 (2012-12-11)
4"Vigil"UnknownPaul Chaplin13 December 2012 (2012-12-13)
5"Pink"UnknownPaul Chaplin18 December 2012 (2012-12-18)
6"Show"UnknownPaul Chaplin20 December 2012 (2012-12-20)

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