Name: 15 Storeys High
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2002-11-07
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Sean Lock, Benedict Wong

The sitcom where hope goes to die in a tower block lift.

criminally underratedsweaty-palmed awkwardnesssurreal British gloom

Latest Episode

30 min

Season 2 • Episode 6

Latest

Errol's Women

Mar 18, 2004

Errol has become irresistible to the ladies and none of them believes his claims of having a girlfriend. He is also worried about Vince who seems depressed, so he contacts Vince's dad. Does Errol really have a girlfriend? Will Vince's dad come round? Will Vince let him in?

Overview

Comedy

15 Storeys High is a critically acclaimed British sitcom, set in a tower block. The main characters are Vince Clark, a misanthropic, cynical recluse played by Sean Lock, and Errol Spears, Vince's exact opposite and whipping boy, played by Benedict Wong.

Content warning

dark comedy swimming pool vignette neighbor sitcom surreal social commentary recluse flat flatmates+3 more

urban isolationtoxic masculinity and emotional constipationthe absurdity of modern livingfound family through mutual dysfunction

Standout Aspects

Acting

Sean Lock's deadpan delivery is weaponized despair.

Writing

Vignette structure builds jokes like architectural horror.

Best for:Solo·Rewatch

Creators

Martin Trenaman, Sean Lock, Mark Lamarr

First AiredNov 7, 2002

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonedark

Feelmedium

Seasons2·Episodes12

Top Cast

Sean Lock

Vince

Benedict Wong

Errol

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Sean Lock and Benedict Wong improvised extensively; Wong nearly quit after day one thinking Lock hated him. He didn't—Lock just never broke character.

Cultural

Cancelled after two seasons by BBC executives who reportedly 'didn't get it.' It has since become a sacred text for comedy nerds who will fight you about it.

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