Staged: Series

Michael and David are hurt to discover that someone they respect is not a fan of their work. David's plans to go to work and Michael's plans to visit a friend abroad are both scuttled by last-minute UK travel rule changes.

After discovering the plan, David and Michael are dismayed to learn news about who will be carrying on without them. The guys are also upset to find out how well Simon is doing without them.

David and Michael spot an opportunity to sabotage the show. David is deflated to discover how people feel about him, while Michael is overjoyed to discover how people feel about him. Anna and Georgia consider their options.

There is fallout from how David and Michael have behaved. They try to establish who has more value. Georgia, Anna and Lucy discuss a charity evening in which they are due to perform.

The boys are butting heads, not helped by having to read with various new potential cast members. They are increasingly annoyed at each new interaction while Simon tries to keep the ship steady and Georgia marshals her charity team.

The project is in real danger. Simon hears desperate news from Georgia, via Lucy, and tries (once more) to get David and Michael to work together. But it ultimately falls to a final pair of new potential cast members to offer David and Michael a new perspective on their friendship. But is it too late?

David and Michael discover that the studio has now cast two actors. When they discover who has been cast both men are upset as they each have a history with the actor taking their place, one known and one unknown.

Accepting their fate David and Michael prepare to finally leave their homes. David is finally due to go back to work, Michael thinks he finally has a route to New York. The girls perform their charity sketch.