Not Going Out

Tim puts the flat on the market in the wake of Kate’s departure, prompting Lee to devise a scheme to keep him there. The ensuing comedy, starring Lee Mack, in a light‑hearted way follows their attempts to navigate the housing dilemma.

Mortgage is a television programme formatted as an episode within a comedy series. The show centres on the antics of its characters and is headlined by Lee Mack, who provides the central performance. As a programme, it delivers a self‑contained story that unfolds over the course of the episode, keeping the audience engaged with its light‑hearted tone. In this particular episode, Tim decides to put his flat on the market after Kate departs. Her leaving creates a sudden vacancy, and Tim’s decision to sell the property sets the plot in motion. The sale threatens Tim’s living situation, prompting a swift reaction from the other main character. Lee, faced with the prospect of losing his flat, is forced to concoct a plan that will allow Tim to remain where he is. The episode follows Lee’s attempts to devise a solution, highlighting his resourcefulness and the comedic twists that arise from trying to keep the flat occupied. The humour of the episode stems from the characters’ desperate manoeuvring and the absurd lengths they go to in order to stay put. With Lee Mack’s performance anchoring the story, the episode delivers a concise, amusing narrative that revolves around the flat, its sale, and the plan that follows.