The Best Episodes Written By Simon Blackwell
Every TV Episode Written by Simon Blackwell Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Simon Blackwell Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Simon Blackwell is "No Sleep", rated 8.8/10 from 4 user votes. It was "directed by Ben Palmer". "No Sleep" aired on 3/2/2020 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Episode 1".
8.8/10 4 votes#1 - No Sleep
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/2/2020
The children won’t sleep – Paul and Ally thought these nights were over. Paul spends the night fighting his own anger and his children’s inability to go the f**k to sleep.
Director: Ben Palmer
Writer: Simon Blackwell
8.5/10 2 votes#2 - Episode 1
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/20/2005
Something goes terribly wrong at a ministerial visit to a factory – only Malcolm can help, but will he?
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: Simon Blackwell
8.5/10 2 votes#3 - Noël
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 7/31/2023
It’s five years since we last saw the Worsleys, with Paul and Ally on the verge of splitting, and Jim and Jackie in turmoil. Things are no less dramatic now as Luke and girlfriend Maya drop a bombshell at Christmas dinner that will change everyone’s lives forever.
Director: Chris Addison
Writer: Simon Blackwell
8.0/10 3 votes#4 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/26/2005
Hugh enlists the help of a focus group to help him make a decision between two policies.
Director: N/A
Writer: Simon Blackwell
8.0/10 3 votes#5 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/2/2005
An empty London flat threatens the future of a potential Housing Bill. Dan Miller is getting plenty of media-attention for his work on the bill, which is creating a degree of envy.
Director: N/A
Writer: Simon Blackwell
8.0/10 2 votes#6 - Episode 2
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/27/2005
There's a reshuffle in the offing and the PM's new 'blue skies' advisor is making trouble...
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: Simon Blackwell
8.0/10 2 votes#7 - Episode 3
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/3/2005
Someone sends an email they shouldn't have, while Hugh lies to a Select Committee...
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: Simon Blackwell
8.0/10 2 votes#8 - Episode 1
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/24/2009
Reshuffle day at Number 10. When the job at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship is turned down by everybody else, there is no option but to promote unknown quantity Nicola Murry to the Cabinet. The downside is she is very keen, has a husband who works for a company that has government contracts, has an 11-year-old about to go to a private school and is about to face the media at a crucial by-election poster launch. Something will have to be done.
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: Simon Blackwell
8.0/10 1 votes#9 - Episode 6
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/28/2009
With the Prime Minister away at a summit in Spain, Malcolm Tucker is left at home to mind the shop. Just as Nicola Murray is about to launch her Fourth Sector Initiative to the media, the media decide that what they really want is someone to launch another leadership contest. Does Nicola have what it takes and, if she does, can Malcolm take it away from her before she does any damage?
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: Simon Blackwell
8.0/10 1 votes#10 - Episode 7
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 12/5/2009
Nicola Murray and her team are desperate to find a major sports personality to be the face of DoSAC's new Healthy Choices campaign. Malcolm's away on holiday and doesn't want to be disturbed, so they take advice from Steve Fleming, who's back on the scene as the PM's new fixer. Is Steve really as nice as he seems? Everyone knows Malcolm never takes holidays, so what's he up to now?
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: Simon Blackwell
8.0/10 1 votes#11 - Episode 8
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 12/12/2009
As the election looms and the Opposition eye the prize, the word around the Westminster Village is that Malcolm Tucker is running out of both options and friends. He may have bitten off more than he can chew with Steve Fleming, but when an offer of help appears from an unlikely direction, Malcolm starts to set his finest trap yet.
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: Simon Blackwell
8.0/10 1 votes#12 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/11/2017
Andrew has transformed the pub and a party is held for what would have been Laurie's 69th birthday, but Stephen finds out some big news about Andrew.
Director: Ben Palmer
Writer: Simon Blackwell
8.0/10 1 votes#13 - No Cure (1)
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/20/2020
Family life is thrown off kilter as Ally spends her weekdays in Berlin and weekends in London. Paul, Luke and Ava try to muddle through without her, but the children aren’t sleeping again and it takes its toll on Paul.
Director: Chris Addison
Writer: Simon Blackwell
8.0/10 1 votes#14 - No Cure (2)
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/27/2020
Luke’s condition worsens and he is admitted to a specialist pediatric unit. As Paul, Ally and their parents desperately wait for news, stress and fear cause cracks to form within the family.
Director: Chris Addison
Writer: Simon Blackwell
7.5/10 20 votes#15 - Nicknames
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/20/2012
Bloggers' nicknames for Selina become her next obsession; Dan goes on a fact-finding mission after his boss is snubbed by the president; it's make-or-break time for the clean-jobs bill.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: Simon Blackwell
7.5/10 13 votes#16 - The Vic Allen Dinner
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/2013
Selina is rankled when the White House releases an unflattering photo of her. Mike and Kent bond over sailing; Jonah gets an executive parking space; Sue has a job interview. Selina takes steps to keep her staff happy as they prepare for her appearance at the Vic Allen dinner.
Director: Chris Addison
Writer: Simon Blackwell
7.5/10 2 votes#17 - No Places
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/2/2020
Luke's parents and the surprising arrival of Ally's estranged father cause Paul and Ally to scrutinize their hopes and dreams for Luke and Ava and discover how far they will go for the sake of their kids.
Director: Ben Palmer
Writer: Simon Blackwell
7.5/10 2 votes#18 - No Accident
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/9/2020
Ally attempts to acclimatize to Michael's continued presence while Paul begins to question if his accident-prone son's frequent injuries might actually be his fault.
Director: Ben Palmer
Writer: Simon Blackwell
7.5/10 2 votes#19 - No Talking
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/30/2020
In the wake of Michael’s death, the family stay with Darren at his country house, but Paul’s attempt to give Ally space by taking on kid duties and Darren’s fixation on work doesn’t help Ally find a chance to say goodbye.
Director: Chris Addison
Writer: Simon Blackwell
7.0/10 1 votes#20 - No Exit
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/6/2020
It’s half term and Luke is responsible for taking Lenny the class bear on an adventure. Lenny has been to Italy, Peru and beyond, but Paul can’t even manage to get the family and the godforsaken bear out of the house to the local park.
Director: Chris Addison
Writer: Simon Blackwell
7.0/10 1 votes#21 - No Surrender
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/22/2021
The kids are growing up fast – Ava is now 10 and Luke is about to turn 13. With their burgeoning independence comes the question of whether Paul and Ally’s parenting style still works. Clue: no.
Director: Ben Palmer
Writer: Simon Blackwell
7.0/10 1 votes#22 - No Connection
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/29/2021
Paul fears his culturally fragmented family has lost a vital connection. Gentrification impacts Jim and Jackie as the last of their old neighbours move out and more young professionals move in.
Director: Ben Palmer
Writer: Simon Blackwell
7.0/10 1 votes#23 - No Faith
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/5/2021
A sudden death impacts the older generation of the Worsley family. Ava struggles to keep a profound secret from Paul. Ally finds it difficult to hide her true feelings from Luke.
Director: Ben Palmer
Writer: Simon Blackwell
7.0/10 1 votes#24 - No Alternative
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/31/2023
The reality of Luke’s announcement hits, and Paul and Ally worry about the decision he and Maya have made and whether they should support them. As a New Year starts, the Worsley family gather together with Maya’s family, united in their love and worry.
Director: Chris Addison
Writer: Simon Blackwell
7.0/10 1 votes#25 - No Regrets
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 8/21/2023
Paul and Ally find themselves parenting Jim and Jackie as well as a conflicted Luke. Ava and Holly get closer and Ava decides to take a risk, while Paul meets an old friend and realizes that he might, after all, be happy.
Director: Chris Addison
Writer: Simon Blackwell