Buffering
- TV sitcom
- ITV2
- 2021 - 2023
- 12 episodes (2 series)
A sitcom starring Iain Stirling as a children's TV presenter. Also features Elena Saurel, Jessie Cave, Janine Harouni, Rosa Robson, Paul G Raymond and more.
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Buffering review
Having a cast that can light up the screen is no substitute for a confident script with a sense of purpose - and in Buffering, it seems this crucial element is still waiting to load.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th August 2021Buffering review game of millennial catchphrase bingo
The new comedy from Love Island narrator Iain Stirling draws deeply on his own experience in that very demanding field of children's entertainment - the trouble is, it's not that funny.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 5th August 2021Iain Stirling interview
Iain Stirling on his Love Island 2021 predictions, whether he'd host the show with Laura Whitmore and his brand new ITV2 sitcom.
Lauren Morris, Radio Times, 5th August 2021Interview: Buffering co-creator Steve Bugeja
Steve Bugeja on portraying the reality of life in your twenties.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 4th August 2021Iain Stirling shares Twitter concern over new show
Love Island's Iain Stirling has revealed that he thinks Twitter is an "awful" place and shared his concern that the social media network could impact his perception of his new show, Buffering.
Digital Spy, 4th August 2021Jessie Cave interview
The actor, comic and writer talks about her bestselling debut novel, the cruelty of costume fittings, how it felt to be in the Harry Potter franchise - and finding hope in small things.
Emine Saner, The Guardian, 2nd August 2021Iain Stirling on being a millennial and fame
The comedian on his new ITV2 sitcom Buffering, why he prefers Twitch to Twitter and why he keeps his family life fiercely private.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 2nd August 2021I talk to Steve Bugeja
"We're aware of what people are going to expect from a Love Island/Iain Stirling sitcom so we want to immediately surprise them."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 2nd August 2021Iain Stirling interview
Iain Stirling on Love Island, working with a puppet dog and his new sitcom.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 29th July 2021Iain Stirling and Steve Bugeja on Buffering
The duo have dug deep into their experience of grotty houseshares and kids' TV to create the new show.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 27th July 2021