White Van Man

White Van Man (2010)

EndedDocumentary show

During these difficult economic times, it is heartening to note that Britain's 2.5 million independent tradesmen are pumping £35 billion into the economy. However, like everybody else, these white van men are also feeling the pinch. This revealing documentary series shows how some shrewd businessmen are using their van-based operations to explore new moneymaking opportunities, often with surprising results.

Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Episode 6déc. 10, 2010
S01E05Episode 5déc. 3, 2010
S01E04Episode 4nov. 26, 2010
S01E03Episode 3nov. 19, 2010
S01E02Episode 2nov. 12, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'White Van Man' premiere?

'White Van Man' premiered on March 22, 2011.

Who starred as the main character, Ollie?

Will Mellor starred as the main character, Ollie.

What job did Ollie have in the show?

Ollie worked as a handyman and drove a white van.

Who created 'White Van Man'?

Adrian Poynton created 'White Van Man'.

What family member does Ollie work with?

Ollie works with his brother, Darren, in the family handyman business.

Who played Darren in 'White Van Man'?

Joel Fry played Darren in 'White Van Man'.

What is the setting for 'White Van Man'?

'White Van Man' is set in Manchester, England.

What is the premise of 'White Van Man'?

The premise of 'White Van Man' is about a hapless handyman, Ollie, who takes over the family business after his dad has a heart attack.

Who directed the first episode of 'White Van Man'?

Martin Dennis directed the first episode of 'White Van Man'.

What type of format did 'White Van Man' follow?

'White Van Man' was a sitcom that followed a 30-minute format.

How many episodes were in the first season of 'White Van Man'?

The first season of 'White Van Man' had six episodes.

What did critics think of 'White Van Man'?

Critics had mixed reviews of 'White Van Man', with some praising the show's humor and others criticizing it for being too predictable.

Was 'White Van Man' based on a true story?

No, 'White Van Man' was not based on a true story.

Did 'White Van Man' win any awards?

No, 'White Van Man' did not win any major awards.

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