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 Mack Lee Mack Lee Gordon McKillop (born 4 August 1968), known as Lee Mack, is an English comedian and actor best known for writing and starring in the sitcom "Not Going Out." He is also known for being a team captain on the BBC One comedy panel show "Would I Lie to You?", hosting the Sky One panel show "Duck Quacks Don't Echo" and for presenting the panel show "They Think It's All Over". He has been guest host on "Have I Got News for You" and "Never Mind the Buzzcocks", guest captain on "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown",