Hardware(2003)

Hardware is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 2003 to 2004, starring Martin Freeman. Created and written by Simon Nye, the mastermind behind Men Behaving Badly, the series brings his signature comedic sensibility to a new setting. The show follows the everyday chaos and misadventures of its characters with sharp wit and observational humor. With its memorable opening theme—A Taste of Honey by Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass—Hardware captures the spirit of early 2000s British comedy. Though short-lived, the series showcases Freeman's comedic timing alongside Nye's knack for crafting relatable, laugh-out-loud scenarios that defined the era's sitcom landscape.