Not Going Out

Right now you can watch Not Going Out in Australia on ABC iview, and in the US on Britbox Apple TV Channel — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Every one of its 14 seasons holds up. 78 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Lee Mack leads a cast with real comic timing. Start it on ABC iview whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Not Going Out keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Not Going Out from the crowd. Lee is a childish northerner who lives in a fancy penthouse apartment in London who goes through a variety of jobs such as a janitor and ice cream man, as well as attempting relationships with female flatmates. His best mate, Daily Mail reading, middle-class citizen Tim is always there to stop Lee from getting in trouble, or not? Mayhem is never far away with cleaner Barbara who has never done an honest day's work in her life. Lee Mack and Sally Bretton lead a cast that never overplays a joke. Across 14 seasons (2006–2025), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Not Going Out holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Not Going Out respects your intelligence. Fans of Peep Show will recognise the sensibility here immediately. 14 seasons gives the story real room to develop. Lee Mack sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Not Going Out is currently airing new episodes, created by and starring Lee Mack — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.