People Just Do Nothing
This mockumentary goes behind the microphone of Kurupt FM - the second most popular pirate radio station in West London, receiving up to eight texts per show and playing the finest in UK garage and drum 'n' bass. Co-founded by the MC Sniper and DJ Beats in 2002, the station has now built up a following of over a hundred people and has attracted the attention of the BBC who are making a documentary about the lives of those behind Kurupt FM
Genre: Comedy
Creator: Steve Stamp, Asim Chaudhry, Allan Mustafa, Hugo Chegwin
Country: United Kingdom
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: 0h 30m
Release: 2014
Rating: 7.3
Season 1 - People Just Do Nothing
2014-07-20
"Kurupt FM's secret location is threatened after complaints about noise from the neighbour. The crew call on local entrepreneur Chabuddy G to help them find a soundproofing solution."
2014-07-27
"Grindah is preparing a special party to celebrate Angel's fifth birthday but doesn't know where to start. Meanwhile, to appease his girlfriend, Beats has agreed to attend a job interview at Tie One, a local tie shop."
2014-08-03
"Kurupt FM is running their weekly caller competition and MC Grindah has a special surprise in store for the winner. Meanwhile, Chabuddy G's wife Aldona has her Polish brother come to stay."
2014-08-03
"Plans are being made for a Kurupt FM website, with the crew calling on the internet expertise of Chabuddy G. Meanwhile, Grindah's girlfriend Miche is struggling to fill time as Angel starts school."
Season 2 - People Just Do Nothing
2015-07-15
"As a proud legal guardian to Roche's son Craig, Beats feels that he's up to the task of making godfather and wants to prove it to Grindah. Meanwhile, Miche has designed some souvenir t-shirts to mark the occasion and she's enlisted the help of local entrepreneur Chabuddy G to print them."
2015-07-22
"Angel would rather spend the day at her Nana's house rather than with Grindah, so he sets out to prove he is more fun. While Beats is left in charge of Kurupt FM, Grindah takes care of babysitting duties. Chabuddy G decides to take his t-shirt printing business to the next level and hires a warehouse for the manufacturing process. He then decides he needs to recruit some workers."
2015-07-29
"After unsuccessful attempts to source anything to smoke, the boys decide to take matters into their own hands. Meanwhile, Chabuddy G has printed all of his counterfeit designer t-shirts and is preparing to sell them at the local market. At the salon, Miche has difficulty containing her jealousy when her rival gains her hairdressing certificate - especially since Miche feels she has more natural talent."
2015-08-05
"Chabuddy prepares for his latest business venture and Grindah has a big announcement for Miche. Meanwhile, Beats takes Craig on a father and son fishing trip."
2015-08-12
"It's the opening night of Chabuddy's new club, the Champagne Steam Rooms. The Kurupt FM crew prepare for their headliner set, while Miche sweats over a life-changing decision."
Season 3 - People Just Do Nothing
2016-08-17
"The Kurupt FM boys decide it's time to make a new track. They hire a studio and get to work, but will an hour be enough time?"
2016-08-24
"With Chabuddy G as their music mogul Manager, Kurupt FM attempt to get a record deal. In need of a pay rise to pay for the upcoming wedding, Miche needs to pass a hairdressing test and decides to enlist the help of Steves as her hair model. Beats attends an expectant parents course."
2016-08-31
"Grindah finds himself in trouble with the law again and prepares himself for a possible jail sentence. With all the boys showing their support down at Brentford Court, Steves is left alone at the station with a daunting eight-hour set. At Roche's house, Chabuddy's creative side comes out when he is asked to help decorate the new nursery."
2016-09-07
"Beats's new friend Darren causes friction at the station. Miche surprises Roche with an impromptu baby shower but when conversation turns to the wedding, a few home truths begin to reveal themselves. Chabuddy decides to turn his bar into a restaurant and employs a very cheap new member of staff."
2016-09-14
"Chabuddy organizes for Kurupt FM to perform at a club in Ipswich. With emotions running high and groupie action on the cards, only Steves' travel sickness can kill the vibe now. Back in Brentford, Miche goes out for her first ever work drinks."
2016-09-21
"Miche wonders if there's any chance of her and Grindah getting back together."
Season 4 - People Just Do Nothing
2017-08-15
"Comedy. Grindah and Steves' non-stop bender starts to grate on the rest of Kurupt FM. Meanwhile, Miche is thriving and sets her sights on a modelling career for her and Angel. Chabuddy takes Beats shopping for baby stuff. Tensions at the station reach breaking point when a rival radio station is discovered and the boys try to prevent Grindah spiraling out of control."
2017-08-22
"A reluctant Beats is left to deal with the escalating beef with Kold FM. With snitching definitely not an option, how will they take down their rivals? Miche has begun living vicariously through social media, while Grindah's plan to win her back is interrupted by some unwelcome guests. Roche goes back to work, and Steves decides to carry out some tests to see if baby Robyn truly is his reincarnated nan."
2017-08-29
"The Kurupt FM station has been vandalized by Kold FM. Kurupt and Chabuddy decide to install new locks, while Steves gets a safe for his inheritance money. Both plans fail as Beats and Chabuddy lock themselves outside, and Steves locks the safe without noting the password, prompting him to drop it from a high balcony (thus letting passers-by steal large amounts of the money). Grindah and Miche assist Angel's school in a visit to the RAF Museum. Grindah decides to return to Kurupt FM and make amends with Beats."
2017-09-05
"Steves takes Kold FM's dog hostage. This leads to a mafia style sit-down with the rival station in an Italian restaurant. The dog is returned to Kold FM in exchange for Kold changing their broadcast frequency. Miche continues to push Angel toward becoming a famous performer. Chabuddy takes a job at an electronics retailer. Grindah and Miche are reconciled, and talk of marriage."
2017-09-12
"The boys and girls have their respective stag and hen parties. The Kurupt crew cause embarrassment when Beats hires a call girl instead of a stripper. Afterwards, the boys decide to visit a strip club instead, and are later joined by Chabuddy. Grindah goes missing, and Beats' attempts to find him lead to an altercation whereby he and the others are ejected from the club. It transpires that Grindah had made his way back to Roche's house, where Miche's hen party is being held, to declare his devotion to his fianc\u00e9e."
2017-09-19
"After a brief wedding ceremony for Grindah and Miche, the families make their way to the reception, which has been turned into a daytime rave. Meanwhile, Steves returns to the radio station, where he finds that police are confiscating the radio equipment. Steves is arrested for drug possession."
Season 5 - People Just Do Nothing
2018-11-12
"The set for Kurupt FM has been raided, and the crew (plus Chabuddy) pawn their way to get back their equipment and get Kurupt FM back on air. Meanwhile, Steves is on community service, and Miche struggles to come to terms over losing her and Grindah's flat."
2018-11-19
"Kurupt FM adjust themselves to the world of live streaming, although Grindah struggles to accept criticism from viewers online. Beats helps Craig move and get acquainted with the ladies at university, and Miche attempts to sabotage Angel's relationship with a friend whilst trying to keep the threat of moving away from Grindah."
2018-11-26
"The Kurupt FM lot decide to film a music video for Heart Monitor Riddem - which is set to be their big break - and enlist Chabuddy as director, but when his vision doesn't go to plan they are forced to improvise. The stakes have never been higher for Beats, while Miche and Roche travel to Essex to view a potential flat."
2018-12-03
"Grindah and Miche take a visit to the GP, as Grindah is convinced he has asthma whenever moving away is mentioned. Steve's probation officer visits and the rest of the crew go out their way to hide any evidence of the radio's existence. Meanwhile, things aren't looking up for Chabuddy, who gets fired from the electronics store, and starts to question his dubious relationship with Carol."
2018-12-10
"It's Grindah's birthday and Miche has planned a meal with the whole gang. Keen to prove they're not getting old and out of touch, the Kurupt boys plan an impromptu screening of their music video at a student party. Steves helps Chabuddy drown his sorrows and discovers his community service has some perks."
2018-12-17
"It's the end of Kurupt FM, and as Grindah bids farewell to Brentford, Beats has planned a final send-off before his big move. Miche has high expectations for her leaving do at the salon and Chabuddy starts up a new business venture. Steves reaps the benefits of his new gardening skills and gains a new flatmate."