The Big One is a 1992 British comedy-drama television series starring Sandi Toksvig as Deddie Tolbert and Mike McShane as James Howard. Seven episodes were broadcast on Channel 4 from 5 March to 16 April 1992. The series was written by Elly Brewer and Toksvig, and directed by John Henderson. Guest actors included Mel Martin, Jim Sweeney and Dexter Fletcher. The show is referenced negatively in Bottom Live by Ade Edmondson.
Deddie Tolbert is an unemployed copywriter and James Howard is a best selling writer of romantic fiction. A computer dating agency wouldn't have these two in the same building let alone the same file, but fate has other ideas.
James' penchant for tidying up has made Deddie homicidal. Nothing will persuade her to let him stay, until James gets a bad review for his latest book.
James prepares an All-American Evening for Deddie at home. One problem - Deddie is going out...alone...or is she?
James returns unexpectedly from Ireland to find that Deddie is not alone.
Deddie helps James overcome his writer's block.
James' father comes to stay to meet his son's new girlfriend: Deddie... which comes as a surprise to Deddie
It is his last chance, but will James show his feelings for Deddie?
