The Mimic
2013 · 2 seasons · 11 eps · ★ 5.7 · Comedy
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The Mimic is a British shown on Channel 4, starting 13th March 2013. The series centers on the fortunes of Martin Hurdle, an everyday maintenance man with an uncanny ability to mimic voices and stars Terry Mynott in the lead role.
Created by Matt Morgan
Network: Channel 4
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Neil Maskell Neil -
Jo Hartley Jean -
Jacob Anderson Steven Coombs -
Ami Metcalf Helen Smith -
Rebecca Gethings Harriet -
John Thomson Nigel Lord -
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Geoffrey McGivern Kingsley -
Dan Tetsell Chris Potts
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