Doll & Em
2014 British comedy TV series
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Doll & Em is a British comedy television series created by and starring Emily Mortimer and Dolly Wells. A six-episode order was commissioned by Sky Living in 2013. The series was directed and co-written by Azazel Jacobs.[1] A 124-minute theatrical cut of the series was shown at the London Film Festival, premiering 10 October 2013.[2] Sky Living premiered Doll & Em on 18 February 2014. The American cable network HBO acquired the series in September 2013, and premiered it on 19 March 2014.[1][3]
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| Genre | Comedy |
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| Directed by | Azazel Jacobs |
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| Composer | Mandy Hoffman |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Producer | Alessandro Nivola |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company | King Bee Productions |
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| Release | 18 February 2014 – 8 July 2015 |
On 16 October 2014, Sky Living renewed the show for a second series,[4] which started broadcasting on 3 June 2015 on Sky Atlantic in the UK.
Plot
The show is about a successful British actress, Em, and her best friend, Doll, as they navigate their friendship once Em hires Doll to be her assistant. It also explores the characters' roles in the entertainment industry. Additionally, the plot concerns the making of Em's new movie.[5]
Cast
- Emily Mortimer as Em, an actress starring in a new film to be filmed in Los Angeles[1]
- Dolly Wells as Doll, Em's best friend and her new personal assistant[1]
- Jonathan Cake as Buddy, a producer[6]
- Aaron Himelstein as Mike, the director of Em's film[7]
Episodes
Series 1 (2014)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Azazel Jacobs | Emily Mortimer, Dolly Wells & Azazel Jacobs | 18 February 2014 |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Azazel Jacobs | Emily Mortimer, Dolly Wells & Azazel Jacobs | 25 February 2014 |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Azazel Jacobs | Emily Mortimer, Dolly Wells & Azazel Jacobs | 4 March 2014 |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Azazel Jacobs | Emily Mortimer, Dolly Wells & Azazel Jacobs | 11 March 2014 |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Azazel Jacobs | Emily Mortimer, Dolly Wells & Azazel Jacobs | 18 March 2014 |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Azazel Jacobs | Emily Mortimer, Dolly Wells & Azazel Jacobs | 25 March 2014 |
Series 2 (2015)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Episode 7" | Azazel Jacobs | Story by : Emily Mortimer, Dolly Wells & Azazel Jacobs Teleplay by : Emily Mortimer & Dolly Wells | 3 June 2015 |
| 2 | "Episode 8" | Azazel Jacobs | Story by : Emily Mortimer, Dolly Wells & Azazel Jacobs Teleplay by : Emily Mortimer & Dolly Wells | 10 June 2015 |
| 3 | "Episode 9" | Azazel Jacobs | Story by : Emily Mortimer, Dolly Wells & Azazel Jacobs Teleplay by : Emily Mortimer & Dolly Wells | 17 June 2015 |
| 4 | "Episode 10" | Azazel Jacobs | Story by : Emily Mortimer, Dolly Wells & Azazel Jacobs Teleplay by : Emily Mortimer & Dolly Wells | 24 June 2015 |
| 5 | "Episode 11" | Azazel Jacobs | Story by : Emily Mortimer, Dolly Wells & Azazel Jacobs Teleplay by : Emily Mortimer & Dolly Wells | 1 July 2015 |
| 6 | "Episode 12" | Azazel Jacobs | Story by : Emily Mortimer, Dolly Wells & Azazel Jacobs Teleplay by : Emily Mortimer & Dolly Wells | 8 July 2015 |
