Duty Free

In the Deja Vu programme, in a brief run, when their spouses arrive unexpectedly, David and Linda scramble to extricate themselves from the awkward predicament. The comedy tracks their frantic attempts to get off the hook, with Keith Barron delivering the lead performance.

Deja Vu is a British television programme formatted as an individual episode. It falls squarely within the comedy genre, offering a light‑hearted, stand‑alone narrative that fits the conventional structure of a sitcom. As a programme rather than a series, it delivers its story in a single, self‑contained instalment for viewers, to enjoy and laugh. The central plot revolves around David and Linda, whose lives are thrown into chaos when their spouses arrive unexpectedly. The sudden appearance forces the pair to act swiftly, devising a plan to extricate themselves from the awkward situation. Their hurried attempts to get off the hook drive the episode’s comedic momentum alive. The episode is presented as a comedy, relying on situational humour and rapid dialogue to highlight the characters’ predicaments. Keith Barron appears in the cast, bringing his established comedic timing to the role. His presence reinforces the light‑hearted tone, ensuring the frantic throughout the entire scene efforts of David and Linda are played for laughs. Overall, Deja Vu delivers a concise, humour‑driven story centred on the scramble to avoid embarrassment. The quick‑paced narrative keeps viewers engaged as David and Linda race against time, while the comedic set‑up underscores the absurdity of their situation. The episode wraps up the chaos with a tidy, laugh‑filled resolution for the audience to enjoy and feel.