Four friends running a pub navigate London's criminal underworld through a series of ill-fated business ventures.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Foundation
Four friends establish their pub and embark on their first business venture, encountering the local gangland boss.
Key Events
The Lock Pub Opens — Four friends establish their pub as base for ventures Characters: Moon, Jamie, Bacon, LeeLocation: The Lock Pub
First Business Venture — Friends attempt their first business scheme Characters: Moon, Jamie, Bacon, LeeLocation: London
Miami Vice Introduction — Gangland boss makes his presence known Characters: Miami Vice, Moon, Jamie, Bacon, LeeLocation: The Lock Pub
The Descent
Initial business ventures fail as the friends face increasing pressure from Miami Vice and their schemes spiral out of control.
Key Events
Miami Vice Introduction — Gangland boss makes his presence known Characters: Miami Vice, Moon, Jamie, Bacon, LeeLocation: The Lock Pub
Scheme Goes Wrong — First business venture encounters unexpected problems Characters: Moon, Jamie, Bacon, LeeLocation: London
Miami Vice Deal — Gangland boss offers business proposition Characters: Miami Vice, Moon, Jamie, Bacon, LeeLocation: The Lock Pub
Second Venture Attempt — Friends try another business scheme Characters: Moon, Jamie, Bacon, LeeLocation: London
Miami Vice Pressure — Gangland boss increases pressure on friends Characters: Miami Vice, Moon, Jamie, Bacon, LeeLocation: London
The Crucible
Friends reach crisis point as Miami Vice tightens his grip, forcing them into a desperate final scheme.
Key Events
Miami Vice Pressure — Gangland boss increases pressure on friends Characters: Miami Vice, Moon, Jamie, Bacon, LeeLocation: London
Crisis Point — Business venture reaches critical failure Characters: Moon, Jamie, Bacon, LeeLocation: London
Miami Vice Ultimatum — Gangland boss gives final demand Characters: Miami Vice, Moon, Jamie, Bacon, LeeLocation: The Lock Pub
Final Scheme — Friends attempt desperate last-ditch plan Characters: Moon, Jamie, Bacon, LeeLocation: London
The Reckoning
Consequences of their actions come to a head as the friends face Miami Vice one last time.
Key Events
Final Scheme — Friends attempt desperate last-ditch plan Characters: Moon, Jamie, Bacon, LeeLocation: London
Resolution — Friends face consequences of their actions Characters: Moon, Jamie, Bacon, Lee, Miami ViceLocation: The Lock Pub
Story Breakdown
The Lock Pub — Base of operations for the four friends
Establishment — Friends open their pub
Miami Vice Connection — Gangland boss becomes involved
Business Ventures — Series of schemes that go wrong
First Attempt — Initial business scheme fails
Second Attempt — Another venture encounters problems
Final Scheme — Desperate last-ditch plan
Miami Vice — Local gangland boss affecting their plans
Introduction — First encounter with the boss
Pressure Tactics — Increasing demands and threats
Ultimatum — Final demand from the boss
Consequences — Results of their actions
Crisis Point — Critical failure of ventures
Resolution — Final confrontation and outcome
Lock, Stock... was a 2000 television series off-shoot from the 1998 film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. The series was shown on Channel 4 and starred Ralph Brown, Daniel Caltagirone, Del Synnott, Scott Maslen and Shaun Parkes. Lock, Stock... was Ginger Productions' first commission. The show prominently featured the rhyming slang of London's East End, making it harder for some viewers to comprehend.
