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High & Dry

4.6/10
Channel 4 Ended Comedy

1 Season · 6 Episodes · Premiered June 4, 2009 · Ended June 8, 2018

High & Dry centres around survivors of a plane crash who have washed up on a remote island in the Pacific. Led by overbearing, sociopath air steward Brett Sullivan, also self-proclaimed "King of the Island", the survivors assemble together in the belief they are each other's best chance of survival, or so they think…. will people show their true colours when survival instincts kick in and will they ever stand a chance of being rescued?

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes
E01
The Island
Fri, May 4 2018 9:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
After Air Intacta mysteriously crashes in the Indian Ocean, the few survivors are all desperate to get home, but flight attendant Brett Sullivan has other ideas...
E02
The Camp
Fri, May 11 2018 9:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
On a mission to look for food and water, Harriet and Douglas discover a dinghy that is only big enough for two people. They selfishly conspire to leave the island and return for the others later. Meanwhile, Brett enlists the help of Arnab and Susan to design and build a new luxury shelter, complete with spa and cinema room. It will make the Swiss Family Robinson's achievements look pathetic! In an attempt to pacify an emotionally distraught Susan, Douglas reveals the secret escape plan promising her a place aboard the dinghy and Susan's reaction surprises even her. The dinghy double-crossing begins to spiral out of control, leaving Douglas in a state of turmoil and Brett paranoid that machinations are afoot.
E03
The Case
Fri, May 18 2018 9:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
The survivors are running out of the food they have managed to salvage from the crash, when Douglas comes to the rescue by hunting the island's native wildlife, a hawksbill turtle. Self-styled 'King of the Island' Brett and his trusty sidekick Arnab create team 'Branab' to stalk Harriet and find out what she's hiding in her case. Meanwhile, Susan attempts to seduce Douglas with an inhaler and her knowledge of the 50 Shades of Grey trailer. But when Harriet discovers Brett rifling through her belongings, all hell breaks loose. Emotional and life-changing secrets are revealed that will alter the path of the island inhabitants forever.
E04
The Trial
Fri, May 25 2018 9:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Douglas discovers that a nearby island is inhabited and wants to visit, but Brett, desperate to stop him leaving, puts him on trial for 'assaulting' Susan.
E05
The Others
Fri, Jun 1 2018 9:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Douglas and Brett set sail for the other island and what they discover changes everything. Harriet and Susan discover Arnab's secret stash of chocolates while he relishes being 'King of the Island'.
E06
The Rescue
Fri, Jun 8 2018 9:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
After Brett's miraculous return he learns of Harriet's large inheritance and uses the information to his advantage. Douglas is bannished from the camp, but the group is promised salvation.

Cast

Marc Wootton
Marc Wootton as Brett Sullivan
Asim Chaudhry
Asim Chaudhry as Arnab
Harry Peacock
Harry Peacock as Douglas
Vicki Pepperdine
Vicki Pepperdine as Harriet
Grace Rex
Grace Rex as Susan
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