Come Fly With Me :: Episode guide

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The series will be shown on BBC America from June 18th 2011, and the series will be available on DVD in the UK from 14th November 2011.

- Episode 1 - First broadcast Sat 25th December 2010, BBC1 @ 22.00

Ratings: 10.3 million viewers

92-year-old Hetty Wolf takes her first ever flight with Great British Air, husband and wife pilots Simon and Jackie sort out their marriage at 35,000 feet above Sweden, and Omar Baba, owner of low-cost carrier FlyLo, is forced to do something about the lack of life-jackets on his planes. Meanwhile, Omar's most junior employee Taaj is on buggy duty, and Chief Immigration Officer Ian Foot has found a suspicious passport. Guest stars Geri Halliwell.

BBC America - Sat 18th June 2011 @ 23.30

- Episode 2 - First broadcast Sat 1st January 2011, BBC1 @ 21.00

Ratings: 7.54 million viewers

A 'sudden wing malfunction' delays FlyLo passengers on their way to Malaga, while Melody and Taaj get tough with FlyLo's new baggage allowance regulations. We also meet Tommy, Happy Burger's newest employee and pilot-to-be, and discover what went so badly wrong for Peter and Judith on their FlyLo cruise. Guest stars David Schwimmer and Ted Robbins.

BBC America - Sat 25th June 2011 @ 23.30

- Episode 3 - First broadcast Thu 6th January 2011, BBC1 @ 21.00

Ratings: 6.49 million viewers

Flylo ground crew Taaj Manzoor bumps into Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, and Customs Officers Roberts and Stewart try to work out what to do with a truly massive drugs haul. And we meet Penny, Great British Air’s snobbiest employee (pictured right), as she comes to terms with passengers from the lower classes using her exclusive first-class cabin. Warning: this episode contains air rage.

BBC America - Sat 2nd July 2011 @ 23.30

- Episode 4 - First broadcast Thu 13th January 2011, BBC1 @ 21.00

Ratings: 5.97 million viewers

There's a bumpy ride ahead for husband-and-wife pilot team Simon and Jackie when Simon's one-night stand is rostered onto their flight to Barcelona. Can their marriage survive this latest turn of events? Flylo owner Omar Baba finds a new revenue stream in the upholstered comfort of his aircraft toilets, and viewers find out which member of FlyLo's glamourous check-in staff is the object of desire for Tommy Reid. Up in first class, Penny gets a discreet visit from a member of the Royal Household and there's also an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the work of the airport's baggage handlers. Actress Barbara Windsor guest stars.

BBC America - Sat 9th July 2011 @ 23.30

- Episode 5 - First broadcast Thu 20th January 2011, BBC1 @ 21.00

Ratings: 5.78 million viewers 

Immigration officer Ian Foot pulls in Taaj for questioning as part of a random security check, and viewers discover how far Fearghal is prepared to go to get nominated for Steward of the Year. Tommy Reid finally gets his chance to apply for pilot training, and the important work of dog-handler Steve Downes and his canine partner Bobo is followed as they patrol the baggage halls in Arrivals. Over on the FlyLo desks, it's Helen's last day and Melody and Keeley are about to find out which of them is going to get promotion. Actress Anna Friel guest stars.

BBC America - Sat 16th July 2011 @ 23.30

- Episode 6 - First broadcast Thu 27th January 2011, BBC1 @ 21.00

Ratings: 5.96 million viewers

Peter and Judith have got mixed up in the dark arts of voodoo on their latest disastrous package holiday; Tommy finally gets his interview to be a pilot; Fearghal has his fingers crossed for a Golden Trolley at the Steward Of The Year Awards; and Penny Carter is actually having to do some work for a change. The whole of FlyLo's ground crew is out on strike. How will airline owner Omar Baba deal with this latest staff mutiny? Just another hectic day in the life of an airport terminal. Also including special guest Dale Winton.

BBC America - Sat 23rd July 2011 @ 23.30

- Come Fly On The Wall - First broadcast Tues 8th February 2011, BBC1 @ 22.35

Come Fly On The Wall, on BBC One, takes a look at the making of Come Fly With Me. The one-off special goes behind the scenes of the new airport-based mockumentary and talks directly to its creators as they develop the series from pre-production discussions and rehearsals to filming at some of the UK’s busiest airports.

Viewers see Matt and David transforming into their new characters in the make-up chair, and bringing them to life in front of the camera. They also chat with interviewer Mark Lawson about the new series and give an insight into their working relationship and how it has developed over the years.