Gbemisola Ikumelo
- Actor, writer, director and executive producer
Press clippings Page 2
Black Ops Series 2 ordered by BBC
The BBC has commissioned a second series of undercover police sitcom Black Ops.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2023Black Ops review
The BBC looks as if it has an instant hit on its hand with Black Ops.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th May 2023Black Ops review
Who knew incompetent coppers and tough gangs could be this hilarious?
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 5th May 2023Black Ops review
BBC high-stakes police comedy keeps you on your toes.
Abby Robinson, Radio Times, 5th May 2023Black Ops review
Can you really make a hilarious comedy about police racism? Yes you can!
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 5th May 2023Black Ops review
Police sitcom is charming enough, but it lacks bite.
Nick Hilton, The Independent, 5th May 2023The hilarious cop show that's TV's funniest new comedy
From jokes about dogging to questioning the nature of community policing, Black Ops is like nothing else on TV. Here, its team talk stereotypes, slapstick and why Top Boy's Ashley Walters is a fan
Michael Hogan, The Guardian, 28th April 2023Black Ops: creators of BBC comedy-thriller say black British culture is "reaching a sweet spot"
Black British culture is reaching a "sweet spot" and creatives no longer have to move to the U.S. to achieve stardom, according to the creators of BBC comedy-thriller Black Ops.
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27th February 2023Black Ops cast confirmed
The BBC has confirmed Gbemisola Ikumelo, Hammed Animashaun and Akemnji Ndifornyen will star in comedy thriller Black Ops.
British Comedy Guide, 15th June 2022BBC Comedy Festival 2022 set for 11th to 13th May in Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne will host the BBC's first Comedy Festival. The three day event - 11th to 13th May 2022 - is aimed at comedy producers and those looking to break into or advance their career in the industry.
British Comedy Guide, 12th April 2022