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Back S1E1 — Episode 1

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Back•Season 1•Episode 1

Episode 1

7.2/10 · 240 votesSep 6, 201724 min

Ranked #6 of 6 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

After the loss of his father, Stephen is preparing to take over the family business but on the day of the funeral there is an unexpected mourner at the graveside whose reappearance changes everything.

Directed byBen Palmer

Written bySimon Blackwell

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Cast11

David Mitchell

David Mitchell

Stephen

Robert Webb

Robert Webb

Andrew

Penny Downie

Penny Downie

Ellen

Jessica Gunning

Jessica Gunning

Jan

Oliver Maltman

Oliver Maltman

Mike

Olivia Poulet

Olivia Poulet

Alison

Louise Brealey

Louise Brealey

Cass

John Macmillan

John Macmillan

Julian

Matthew Holness

Matthew Holness

Laurie

Geoffrey McGivern

Geoffrey McGivern

Uncle Geoff

Michael Wildman

Michael Wildman

Tom

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Simon Blackwell

Simon Blackwell

Writer

Ben Palmer

Ben Palmer

Director

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of Back season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 240 votes, ranking #6 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Ben Palmer and written by Simon Blackwell, it aired on September 6, 2017.

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