SOS Cabs taxi at night

A new comedy drama

BILKED

The lives, loves, and misadventures of the drivers and office staff at SOS Cabs — Southend-on-Sea's most chaotic taxi firm.

The premise

Welcome to
SOS Cabs

From lottery winners to ex-bouncers, army veterans to aspiring MCs, the diverse crew at SOS Cabs navigate the chaos of night shifts, difficult customers, and the occasional run-in with the local criminal underworld.

All while under the watchful eye of the formidable Devlin family — a 4th generation East End dynasty who own the firm and aren't afraid to remind everyone who's in charge.

SOS Cabs office

Pilot + 6 Episodes

In development

The creators

Born from the back seat

Bilked is the brainchild of Alan Christie and James Barrett — two working-class cabbies turned creators who have channelled their authentic experiences into a perfect blend of comedy and drama. With a pilot episode fully written and a six-part series in development, Bilked promises to bring the chaotic world of the taxi trade to the small screen.

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