Help(2005)

Help is a BBC comedy series that premiered on BBC Two in 2005. Written by and starring Paul Whitehouse alongside Chris Langham, the show follows a psychotherapist navigating therapy sessions with an eccentric parade of patients—nearly all played by Whitehouse himself. The series mines comedy from the dynamics between therapist and client, with Whitehouse's versatile performances anchoring each episode's distinct character encounters. A sharp, character-driven comedy that showcases the absurdities of the therapeutic process and human psychology, Help blends observational humor with inventive casting that keeps the format fresh throughout.