The idea for the show was already conceived in 1998 by Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah, and the original title was "Ford Granada". However, the original concept was for a comedy show that parodied the culture of the 1970's, with Neil Morrissey as the main character in mind. Later, John Yorke, drama executive for Channel 4, drastically rewrote the script and put a focus on the characters Sam and Gene. The script was then handed to the senior executives of Channel 4, who rejected it, saying that a show like this would be silly. The series was finally kickstarted when Julie Gardner, producer of BBC Wales, read the script and persuaded Jane Tranter, Head of Drama for the BBC, to take this show into commission.
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