The Wrong Mans(2013) «Firefox Newest»

: Much of the second series, which sees the duo in witness protection in "Texas," was actually filmed in Johannesburg, South Africa .

: While Corden’s Phil is the adrenaline-fueled risk-taker, Baynton’s Sam is the grounded, unlikely hero trying to keep his life from imploding . Fast Facts for Your Next Trivia Night The Wrong Mans(2013)

: The show takes cues from the Coen Brothers' Burn After Reading and Hitchcockian thrillers. It mocks action movie clichés—like characters magically traveling to Paris in two shots—by focusing on the mundane logistics of being on the run , like booking tickets or arguing over the correct pronunciation of "Ginsters" . : Much of the second series, which sees

If you haven’t seen the 2013 British gem , you’re missing out on one of the most successful genre-bending experiments in modern TV. Co-created by and starring James Corden and Mathew Baynton , this high-octane comedy-thriller turned the "everyman in peril" trope on its head and became BBC Two’s most successful comedy debut since Extras . The Pitch: 24 Meets the Mailroom The Pitch: 24 Meets the Mailroom The result

The result is a story that starts with a single, disastrous decision. (Baynton), a hungover council worker, witnesses a car crash and answers a ringing phone left at the scene. The voice on the other end says: "If you are not here by 5:00, we will kill your wife" . Enter Phil Bourne (Corden), an overeager mailroom guy who convinces Sam they should be the "heroes of the hour" instead of calling the police. Why It Worked

The show was born from a conversation between Corden and Baynton on the set of Gavin & Stacey . They noticed a gap in the market: why weren't there half-hour comedies with the high-stakes plotting of US "box set" dramas like 24 or Lost ?