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Pete Versus Life is a British comedy television series that premiered on 6 August 2010 on Channel 4. This show centered around a character named Pete Griffiths, who sees himself as the unluckiest guy in the world. Pete's life is a constant struggle, and he is always on the lookout for ways to improve it.

The show features actor Rafe Spall playing the lead role of Pete Griffiths, a sportswriter who is slightly awkward and struggles to deal with everyday situations. Sorcha Cusack plays his mother, while Pippa Duffy portrays his pregnant girlfriend, Nicola.

In the show, the viewers follow Pete as he navigates through the challenges of his life. He faces a random selection of challenges as he attempts to make sense out of his complicated life. Along with his best friend, Ollie (played by Oliver Maltman), Pete finds ways to handle everyday curveballs thrown at him.

The episodes begin with Pete discussing his thoughts about life while sitting on his sofa in his living room, speaking directly to the camera in the classic ‘breaking the fourth wall’ style of storytelling.

Throughout the series, Pete asserts that the problem with his life is he is his own worst enemy, who can’t seem to make a correct decision even if it was staring him in the face. Pete will face various unpleasant events such as life-threatening situations, a pregnant girlfriend, work difficulties, friends' betrayals, and much more. Pete Versus Life does an excellent job portraying the average person's struggles and how they attempt to overcome them.

Despite being an on-air sports journalist, Pete spends less time discussing sports and more time dealing with his everyday problems. The show's writers balance a healthy dose of humor and absurdity as Pete lists his latest tribulations to a therapist, the audience, or random strangers on the street to seek solutions.

Along with the main cast, each episode features multiple recurring characters. One of these is the eccentric and disgusting Eddie, played by Tim Key, who is Pete’s colleague and one of his closest work friends. Nico Mirallegro plays the role of Jamie, Pete's trainee replacement at work, and his polar opposite.

The show is mainly focused on the main character, Pete's life and varies from exploring his romantic relationships to dealing with his family peculiarities. At the same time, the rest of the cast pop up in different episodes with their complicated situations.

The structure of the show is that of 30-minute episodes, each of which follows a different aspect of Pete’s life. It creates an enjoyable viewing experience with lots of laughs and relatable content. Pete Versus Life is not only funny, quirky but also accessible and relatable, despite its often-random scenarios.

Overall, Pete Versus Life is an entertaining series with kooky humor and a touching storyline. It is a show that explores the average life's ups and downs without making it feel preachy or dull. It proves that the most random aspects of our lives are often comedies in disguise.