Not Going Out

Lee pretends to be Tim in front of Kate’s Australian friend Ruth, which leads to him securing a position distributing leaflets in a shopping centre. The comedic premise unfolds with Lee Mack and Tim Vine delivering the humour through a series of mishaps.

Aussie is a television programme presented as a single episode. Classified under the comedy genre, the show follows a straightforward episodic format, delivering humour within a self‑contained storyline. In this episode the protagonist, Lee, is eager to win the favour of Ruth, an Australian friend of his partner Kate. To impress her he pretends to be his mate Tim, copying Tim’s speech and mannerisms whenever Ruth is present. The ruse proves successful enough that Lee secures a short‑term position handing out leaflets inside a busy shopping centre, a job that becomes the catalyst for the ensuing comic situations. The narrative stays firmly within a comedic framework, leaning on the classic mistaken‑identity trope and the silliness of a leaf‑letting gig. The bustling shopping centre provides a lively backdrop where Lee’s impersonation can lead to awkward encounters and visual gags. Ruth’s presence adds pressure, prompting Lee to stretch his deception further, while the contrast between his true self and the Tim persona fuels the humour. The episode’s comedy is driven by the simple premise of a man pretending to be someone else to secure a job, and the inevitable slip‑ups that arise when the truth threatens to surface. By setting the story in a familiar retail environment, the show taps into everyday situations that many viewers will recognise, making the jokes feel immediate and relatable.