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Ideal: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Ideal is a UK comedy series on BBC Three, which ran from 2005 to 2011, with 7 seasons and 52 episodes.
Ideal has ended; its final episode aired on Thursday, June 30, 2011.
Ideal seasons (7 seasons, 52 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 11, 2005 | March 1, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 8 | March 14, 2006 | May 2, 2006 |
| Season 3 | 8 | March 20, 2007 | May 8, 2007 |
| Season 4 | 8 | April 28, 2008 | June 16, 2008 |
| Season 5 | 6 | May 11, 2009 | June 15, 2009 |
| Season 6 | 8 | August 17, 2010 | October 5, 2010 |
| Season 7 | 6 | May 26, 2011 | June 30, 2011 |
Original UK air dates on BBC Three.
Common questions
How many seasons of Ideal are there?
Ideal has 7 seasons and 52 episodes, first airing on Tuesday, January 11, 2005.
Has Ideal ended?
Ideal has ended; its final episode aired on Thursday, June 30, 2011.
What channel is Ideal on in the UK?
Ideal aired on BBC Three. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Ideal?
The main cast includes Johnny Vegas, Johnny Vegas.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 11, 2026.