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Danny Brocklehurst: Unique British comedy must not be allowed to disappear

Though our humour may not always travel, fresh and innovative stories about life in the UK remain vital.

Danny Brocklehurst, Broadcast, 25th February 2025

Brassic to end after Series 7

Production is underway on the seventh series of hit comedy drama Brassic, with Sky confirming it will be the show's "farewell" run.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd January 2025

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 2024

Brassic 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 2024

Brassic 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 2023

Sky 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 2023

Sky 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 2022

Sky'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 2020

BAFTA 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 2020

Brassic review

Cartoonish capers give us a break from reality.

Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 8th May 2020

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