Samson Kayo
- English
- Actor and writer
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E4 to pilot The Colonel Banjoko Show
The Colonel Banjoko Show - a pilot coming to E4 - will see Famalam star Samson Kayo presenting a comedy entertainment show in character as an African dictator.
British Comedy Guide, 18th July 2019Famalam gets third series and special
BBC Three has commissioned a third series of black sketch show Famalan, plus a Christmas special.
British Comedy Guide, 17th June 2019Sliced Q&A
Samson Kayo says Chewing Gum inspired him to tell his own story.
Matthew Bell, Royal Television Society, 29th May 2019A charming new sitcom about hapless pizza delivery drivers Josh and Ricky (Samson Kayo and Theo Barklem-Biggs) attempting a get-rich-quick scheme. Standout performances in this opening episode also include Josh's acid-tongued mum (Shola Adewusi) and the tragic and hilarious Scott (Phil Daniels).
Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 15th May 2019I talk to Samson Kayo & Theo Barklem-Biggs
"I got my confidence from watching Michaela Coel's Chewing Gum and seeing how a black girl from London has created a phenomenon of a show."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 13th May 2019TV preview: Sliced, Dave
Sliced, co-written by seasoned hand Phil Bowker who worked on PhoneShop, is only three episodes - being screened over consecutive nights - but like the best Italian food it leaves you wanting more.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th May 2019Sliced shows the real South East London
Samson Kayo's crazy experiences as a South London pizza delivery driver have been brought to the small screen in Sliced.
Royal Television Society, 10th May 2019Review: Why ITV2's Timewasters is worth your time.
With the ability to transport its characters to any time in the past or future, Timewasters has endless possibilities, and its black central cast allows for a new, interesting spin on the time travel genre.
Luke, The Custard TV, 11th March 2019Comedies up for RTS Awards 2019
The nominees for the RTS Awards 2019 include Famalam, Detectorists and Derry Girls. Lesley Manville, Sian Gibson, Daisy May Cooper, Samson Kayo and the stars of Inside No. 9 and The Young Offenders are nominated for acting prizes.
British Comedy Guide, 5th March 2019Famalam Series 2 to debut in the Spring
A second series of new BBC Three BAME-talent sketch show Famalam will air in the Spring, the corporation has announced.
British Comedy Guide, 28th January 2019