British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

New On Two

2016: Five comedy pilots for BBC Two, broadcast as part of the Landmark Sitcom Season.

2017: Three more pilots.

2018: Four comedian-led short films.

The Coopers Vs The Rest. Image shows from L to R: Toby (Paterson Joseph), Tess (Tanya Franks). Copyright: BBC TV

The Coopers Vs The Rest

Sitcom pilot starring Tanya Franks and Paterson Joseph.

Home From Home. Image shows from L to R: Garth Hackett (Oscar Kennedy), Neil Hackett (Johnny Vegas), Fiona Hackett (Niky Wardley), Little Neil Hackett (Harvey Chaisty). Copyright: BBC TV

Home From Home

Sitcom about a couple achieving their dream of buying a Lake District holiday home.

Our Ex-Wife. Image shows from L to R: Jack (Robert Webb), Hillary (Victoria Hamilton), Sara (Melanie Lynskey). Copyright: BBC TV

Our Ex-Wife

Sitcom pilot starring Robert Webb as a divorcee.

We The Jury. Image shows from L to R: Jen 1 (Sophie Thompson), William (Edward Easton), Mr Martin (David Schaal). Copyright: Big Talk Productions TV

We The Jury

Sitcom by James Acaster about a group of idiots appointed to be the jury on a murder trial.

Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Liz (Diane Morgan), Julia (Anna Maxwell Martin), Kevin (Paul Ready) TV

Motherland

Comedy about middle-class parenthood and juggling kids, school, and other parents.

The Other One. Image shows from L to R: Angela (Michele Austin), Tess (Rebecca Front), Cathy (Ellie White), Cat (Lauren Socha), Callum (Christopher Jeffers), Marilyn (Siobhan Finneran) TV

The Other One

Comedy about two sisters who had no idea the other existed until their father drops dead.

Famalam. Image shows from L to R: John MacMillan, Samson Kayo, Vivienne Acheampong, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Tom Moutchi, Roxy Sternberg. Copyright: BBC TV

Famalam

Sketch show starring new BAME talent.

The Pact. Image shows from L to R: Amy Watson (Sarah Solemani), Andy (Brett Goldstein). Copyright: BBC TV

The Pact

Comedy about two friends who agreed that, if they're both still single aged 35, they'll marry each other.

The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk. Herbert Clunkerdunk (Spencer Jones). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions TV

The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk

Sitcom from Spencer Jones.

Sara Pascoe Vs Monogamy. Sara Pascoe TV

Sara Pascoe Vs Monogamy

Pilot from Sara Pascoe in which she discusses the topic of monogamy through scripted scenes.

Nick Helm: The Killing Machine. Sam Miller (Nick Helm) TV

Nick Helm: The Killing Machine

Comedy pilot in which Nick Helm plays a wannabe boxer, in training with Lloyd Everitt.

Wonderdate. Man (Tim Key). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures TV

Wonderdate

Pilot by Tim Key, in which he retraces his steps the day after a date.

Alma's Not Normal. Alma Nuthall (Sophie Willan) TV

Alma's Not Normal

Comedy about a Boltonian woman, Alma, and her female-heavy family.

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