Summaries

Chris Baker, a lovable yet hapless deaf man, embarks on a quest to get rich, navigating the trials of life with humour and resilience while stumbling through a series of misadventures that highlight the absurdity of everyday challenges.

The Chris Baker Show: How to Get Rich" follows the antics of Chris Baker, a charming but clueless deaf man who is determined to achieve his dreams of wealth. The show combines mockumentary and drama styles to offer a unique viewing experience. Throughout the series, Chris directly addresses the audience, offering humorous and candid insights into his life and his often misguided attempts to get rich. His endeavours to secure various jobs-from a bar worker and chef to a support worker-are met with a mix of comic failure and poignant moments. Each episode showcases Chris's interactions with a colourful cast of characters, including his opportunistic girlfriend, a beleaguered communication support worker (CSW), and a host of quirky pub regulars and community members. Chris's naive optimism often leads him into absurd situations in his pursuit of riches. Whether he misunderstandings the nature of voluntary work, causes chaos in a kitchen, or inadvertently becomes a burglar at his girlfriend's behest, Chris's journey is filled with laugh-out-loud mishaps and heartwarming lessons. Chris's indomitable spirit and endearing personality keep the audience rooting for him despite his repeated failures. The show underscores themes of resilience, the quest for belonging, and the value of genuine human connections. Through its blend of humour and heartfelt storytelling, "The Chris Baker Show: How to Get Rich" offers a unique and touching exploration of life's ups and downs, all centred around Chris's humorous and often misguided attempts to get rich.—David Sands

Details

Genres
  • Comedy
Release date Feb 28, 2025
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language British Sign Language
Filming locations England, UK
Production companies Mutt and Jeff Pictures

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Color Color
Aspect ratio 1080i (HDTV)

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