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| show_name = The Armstrongs
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| format = [[Drama]]/[[Documentary film|Documentary]]
| runtime = 30 minutes<br />Christmas Special: 90 minutes
| runtime = 30 minutes<br />Christmas Special: 90 minutes
| creator = Fergus O'Brien
| creator = Fergus O'Brien
| executive_producer =
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| starring = Ann Armstrong<br />John Armstrong<br />Michael Handel<br />Basil Mienie
| starring = Ann Armstrong<br />John Armstrong<br />Michael Handel<br />Basil Mienie
| country = United Kingdom
| country = United Kingdom
| network = [[BBC]]
| network = [[BBC Two]]
| first_aired = 22 February 2006
| first_aired = {{Start date|2006|02|22|df=yes}}
| last_aired = 10 May 2006; and a Christmas special December 2006
| last_aired = {{End date|2006|05|10|df=yes}}
| num_episodes = 8 (Series 1); and a Christmas special
| num_episodes = 8 (Series 1); and a Christmas special
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'''''The Armstrongs''''' is a British [[television]] [[drama]]/[[documentary film|documentary]] series broadcast on the [[BBC]] in the UK. The Armstrongs is an access-all-areas insight into the unorthodox and sometimes ruthless business antics that are par for the course at "U-Fit", [[Coventry]]'s third-biggest [[double glazing]] company. The show is narrated by actor [[Bill Nighy]].
'''''The Armstrongs''''' is a British documentary television series broadcast on [[BBC Two]] in the UK. The Armstrongs is an access-all-areas insight into the unorthodox and sometimes ruthless business antics that are routine at "U-Fit", [[Coventry]]'s third-biggest double glazing company. The show is narrated by actor [[Bill Nighy]].


This was the second TV outing for the Armstrongs. The first was in a one-off documentary in 2003 called "The Office Christmas Party", which showed the preparations for U-Fit's Christmas party.
This was the second TV outing for the Armstrongs. The first was in a one-off documentary in 2003 called "The Office Christmas Party", which showed the preparations for U-Fit's Christmas party.


There is some discussion as to whether it is a true fly-on-the wall documentary, a fictional comedy with an elaborately constructed presence on the internet, or a mixture of the two.{{fact}} Note that U-Fit the company appears in the online Yellow Pages.{{or}}
There is some discussion as to whether it is a true fly-on-the wall documentary, a fictional comedy with an elaborately constructed presence on the internet, or a mixture of the two.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}
In July 2014, Ann Armstrong announced on Facebook that she and John had split up.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/red-button-coventry-reality-tv-7409327|title = Red Button: Coventry reality TV couple the Armstrongs split up|date = 11 July 2014}}</ref>


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Driven by the desire for profit, management team John and Ann Armstrong are constantly spying on their unwieldy sales force with [[Closed-circuit television|CCTV]] cameras and phone taps. But motivating the team is an uphill struggle and John and Ann must resort to ever-more desperate measures to boost sales. Despite their best endeavours, their plans backfire with alarming frequency. However, woe betide anyone who gets in the way of their dream of becoming multi-millionaires.
Driven by the desire for profit, management team John and Ann Armstrong are constantly spying on their unwieldy sales force with [[Closed-circuit television|CCTV]] cameras and phone taps. But motivating the team is an uphill struggle and John and Ann must resort to ever-more desperate measures to boost sales. Despite their best endeavours, their plans backfire with alarming frequency. However, woe betide anyone who gets in the way of their dream of becoming multi-millionaires.


The idea is a kind of all-too-real-life version of [[The Office (UK TV series)|The Office]], set in [[Coventry]]. Ann is the more talkative of the two, a mixture of starry-eyed optimist and petty disciplinarian. John mostly just swears a lot and criticises Ann's schemes for improving the company - such as hiring a Zimbabwean motivational guru called Basil Mienie (pronounced 'meanie').
The idea is a kind of all-too-real-life version of [[The Office (British TV series)|The Office]], set in [[Coventry]]. Ann is the more talkative of the two, a mixture of starry-eyed optimist and petty disciplinarian. John mostly just swears a lot and criticises Ann's schemes for improving the company – such as hiring a Zimbabwean motivational guru called Basil Mienie (pronounced 'meanie').


== The Armstrongs: The Movie ==
== The Armstrongs: The Movie ==
A film length special was made for Christmas in 2006. It was compiled from material from the series.
A film length special was made for Christmas in 2006. It was compiled from material from the series.


== References ==
== External links ==
* {{BBC programme}}
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* [http://www.u-fit.co.uk/ U-Fit Business Website]


== References ==
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.u-fit.co.uk/default.asp U-Fit official site]
*[http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/basil-mienie/41/16b/166 Basil Mienie LinkedIn Profile]


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Latest revision as of 11:30, 27 August 2022


The Armstrongs
Created byFergus O'Brien
StarringAnn Armstrong
John Armstrong
Michael Handel
Basil Mienie
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of episodes8 (Series 1); and a Christmas special
Production
Running time30 minutes
Christmas Special: 90 minutes
Original release
NetworkBBC Two
Release22 February (2006-02-22) –
10 May 2006 (2006-05-10)

The Armstrongs is a British documentary television series broadcast on BBC Two in the UK. The Armstrongs is an access-all-areas insight into the unorthodox and sometimes ruthless business antics that are routine at "U-Fit", Coventry's third-biggest double glazing company. The show is narrated by actor Bill Nighy.

This was the second TV outing for the Armstrongs. The first was in a one-off documentary in 2003 called "The Office Christmas Party", which showed the preparations for U-Fit's Christmas party.

There is some discussion as to whether it is a true fly-on-the wall documentary, a fictional comedy with an elaborately constructed presence on the internet, or a mixture of the two.[citation needed]

In July 2014, Ann Armstrong announced on Facebook that she and John had split up.[1]

Overview

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Driven by the desire for profit, management team John and Ann Armstrong are constantly spying on their unwieldy sales force with CCTV cameras and phone taps. But motivating the team is an uphill struggle and John and Ann must resort to ever-more desperate measures to boost sales. Despite their best endeavours, their plans backfire with alarming frequency. However, woe betide anyone who gets in the way of their dream of becoming multi-millionaires.

The idea is a kind of all-too-real-life version of The Office, set in Coventry. Ann is the more talkative of the two, a mixture of starry-eyed optimist and petty disciplinarian. John mostly just swears a lot and criticises Ann's schemes for improving the company – such as hiring a Zimbabwean motivational guru called Basil Mienie (pronounced 'meanie').

The Armstrongs: The Movie

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A film length special was made for Christmas in 2006. It was compiled from material from the series.

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References

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  1. ^ "Red Button: Coventry reality TV couple the Armstrongs split up". 11 July 2014.
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