10 Best One-Off Characters On Peep Show

10. Burglar/Unknown

Series 5 Episode 1 : Burgling

Kicking off this list is a character whose name we never even learn. Shall we just call him Kenny's Mate?

The meekness of characters like Mark and Jez always shines when they're confronted by lawless individuals. We've seen it time and time again, but in this fifth series opener - Mark takes charge and apprehends a burglar when returning with a date.

Jez, Mark, Big Suze and the date keep the burglar under a careful watch whilst still trying to carry on their romantic evenings - an attempt made all the more hilarious with Jez' tries to bond with the burglar, and Mark's prison-guard scoldings.

While not a crucial character to the other plots happening in the episode, his presence is certainly a catalyst for things to come, and his interruptions in conversations add to the comedy of the situation.

The Burglar is a great cog to throw into the mix of Peep Show. From what audiences could piece together about Jez and Mark beforehand, it was entertaining to watch the El Dude Brothers confront a situation like this. And while the Burglar doesn't dominate every scene in the episode, his presence reminds viewers how different the two leads are when forced to take charge.