Daniel Brocklehurst
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Brassic writer Danny Brocklehurst on Thatcher, bull semen and why TV needs working-class people
The Brassic writer on the challenges of delivering a truthful portrayal of working class life without becoming miserabilist or worse, worthy.
Danny Brocklehurst, The Big Issue, 26th September 2024Brassic returning for a record-equalling 7th series on Sky Max
Sky has recommissioned Brassic for a seventh series, equalling the record for the broadcaster's longest running narrative comedy, and before the sixth series has even aired.
British Comedy Guide, 17th June 2024Brassic Series 6 now filming
Filming has started on the sixth series of Brassic, Sky's hit comedy drama about a group of friends living in Lancashire.
British Comedy Guide, 4th October 2023Sky recommissions Brassic and Rob & Romesh Vs for 6th series
Sky has commissioned Brassic for a sixth series, making it one of the broadcaster's longest-running scripted comedies. It has also ordered a sixth run of Rob & Romesh Vs, with an upcoming episode featuring the pair visiting South Korea to experience K-Pop.
British Comedy Guide, 6th April 2023Sky orders Brassic Series 5
Sky has commissioned a fifth series of its hit comedy drama Brassic, with Series 4 set to debut in just under a fortnight.
British Comedy Guide, 26th August 2022Sky's Brassic sees high streaming
Sky's Brassic has attracted almost 6 million viewing requests for its second series on catch-up/streaming platforms since its launch at the start of May.
British Comedy Guide, 26th June 2020BAFTA TV Awards 2020 nominations
Catastrophe, Derry Girls, Fleabag and Stath Lets Flats are amongst the nominees in the BAFTA TV Awards 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 4th June 2020Brassic review
Cartoonish capers give us a break from reality.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 8th May 2020Brassic, series 2 episode 1 review
This madcap comedy caper is endearing but exhausting.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 7th May 2020Comedy actors and writers up for RTS Awards
The shortlists for the Royal Television Society Awards 2020 have been announced. Phoebe Waller-Bridge leads the list of comedy-related nominations, appearing in three of the categories.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd March 2020