“When an accident occurs, he’s forced to spend the rest of the trip at a remote mountain hotel while Ruth heads off to enjoy the great outdoors,” the description adds. “Surrounded by an eccentric hotel manager (Peter Serafinowicz), an array of peculiar guests, and a cast of increasingly suspicious staff, Wicky’s boredom soon turns to paranoia…”<\/p>\n
Guest stars confirmed to be appearing in The Cleaner In Italy are Robert Webb (Peep Show), Peter Serafinowicz (Amandaland), Dylan Blore (Shetland), Kevin Eldon (Hot Fuzz), Tori Allen-Martin (Here We Go), Veronica Ferres (Call My Agent Berlin), Milanka Brooks (Black Mirror), and Zita Sattar (Holby City). <\/p>\n
Along with the announcement of The Cleaner’s new special, Greg Davies said in a statement: “I think Wicky has got to the stage in life where he only likes three things: his job, going to the pub and beer. To get the opportunity to force him to go to Italy on a hiking holiday is the perfect opportunity to test his breaking point. I can’t wait to show everyone how horribly wrong a holiday can go\u2026”<\/p>\n
Meanwhile commissioning editor for the BBC, Ben Caudell, said: “As filming begins on this new The Cleaner special, it’s a pleasure to see Greg Davies return to one of his most memorable creations. <\/p>\n
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“Wicky has become a standout character in British comedy, and Greg’s ability to place him in extraordinary situations is always a delight. This one-off episode brings together a terrific cast and an inventive new setting, and we’re very much looking forward to sharing it with viewers over the festive period.”<\/p>\n
With that in mind, it looks like The Cleaner’s new special will form part of the BBC’s Christmas schedule. <\/p>\n
The Cleaner seasons 1\u20133 are available on BBC iPlayer in the UK. <\/p>\n
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