Not Going Out delivered in a deadpan manner. This is the comedy style Lee Mack and Tim Vine have used both in stand-up and in "The Sketch Show", to the extent that an occasional one-liner from their solo performances is slipped in. This is mostly one sided with Kate/Lucy typically being the victims of the joke. Sight gags are also frequently used, while gags and witticisms are incorporated into almost every line of script. For the first series, episodes were written by Mack and Andrew Collins, with members of the cast credited for additional material. Because the eight episodes of the second season
Lee Smart (Canadian comedian) Lee Smart (Canadian comedian) Lee Smart is a Canadian actor, writer and comedian currently based in Toronto. Smart is an alumnus of The Second City Theatre, Toronto’s oldest comedy institution, performing there from 1994 to 2001. As part of the mainstage cast, he co-wrote and performed in a number of award-nominated and winning original revues, including ""Sordio Deluxo"", ""Y2K: The Chip Hits The Fan"" and ""Nude Beach Wear: 100% Off!"" Other live productions include has co-written and starred the sci-fi comedic play ""Overlords"!" and the Lord of the Rings inspired satire ""Rings"!" In association with Steve Smith and S&S Productions,