Catastrophe
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 2015 - 2019
- 24 episodes (4 series)
Sitcom starring Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan as a couple who make a 'bloody mess' of falling in love. Also features Ashley Jensen, Mark Bonnar, Carrie Fisher, Jonathan Forbes, Frances Tomelty and more.
Streaming rank this week: 605
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 2
Further details
Rob and Sharon are still on shaky ground with each other and face challenges in their work lives too. Sharon returns to teaching, leaving Rob looking for a new job whilst in charge of the school run, where he is immediately embroiled in playground politics. Elsewhere Sharon's brother Fergal is moving to Spain, and while Rob goes to see Dave recovering in rehab, could his own addiction issues be rearing their ugly head?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 7th March 2017
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Rob Delaney | Rob |
| Sharon Horgan | Sharon |
| Jonathan Forbes | Fergal |
| Daniel Lapaine | Dave |
| Sarah Niles | Melissa |
| Marta Barrio | Mallandra |
| Serena Evans | Mrs Hammond |
| Taniel Yusef | Teacher |
| Domhnall Gleeson | Dan |
| Monica Dolan | Polly |
| Celyn Jones | Aeron |
| Sanchia McCormack | Sinead Clacy |
| Rob Delaney | Writer |
| Sharon Horgan | Writer |
| Ben Taylor | Director |
| Jack Bayles | Producer |
| Richard Allen-Turner | Executive Producer |
| Kara Baker | Executive Producer |
| Jon Thoday | Executive Producer |
| Rob Delaney | Executive Producer |
| Sharon Horgan | Executive Producer |
| Steve Ackroyd | Editor |
| Sam Harley (as Samantha Harley) | Production Designer |
| Tracey Gillham | Casting Director |
| Amanda Monk | Costume Designer |
| Dan Stafford-Clark | Director of Photography |
| Lulu Hall | Make-up Designer |
| Oli Julian | Composer |
| David Chalstrey | 1st Assistant Director |
| Neil Gibbons | Script Consultant |
| Rob Gibbons | Script Consultant |
Video
The most awkward job interview ever?
Rob is finding it very difficult to find a new job...
Featuring: Rob Delaney (Rob), Sharon Horgan (Sharon), Monica Dolan (Polly) & Sanchia McCormack (Sinead Clacy).
Press
Rob is still dealing with simmering fury over Sharon's drunken tussling with a student's penis, and his lack of gainful employment is now starting to undermine him, too. His feelings of inadequacy are ramped up when the tragic death of another staff member at Sharon's school has the unexpected benefit of getting her promoted. Meanwhile, young Frankie has developed a new predilection for biting other pupils. It's lovely to have Catastrophe back.
Ben Arnold, The Guardian, 7th March 2017Why Sharon Horgan is the most watchable woman on TV
The star of the brutally honest Catastrophe talks about why fans identify with the sitcom - and why it's tricky to watch HBO show Divorce with her husband.
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 7th March 2017TV Review: Catastrophe, Series 3 Episode 2
Anyway, there's lots going on in this week's episode but the nicest aspect is the extremely watchable chemistry between Sharon and Rob.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th March 2017Catastrophe, series 3, episode 2 review
This show is at its best when it is skewering real-life situations with cynical, on-the-money lines. The subtle, blink-and-you'll-miss-them moments are the most effective. Car crash speeches are a comedy staple, and, sure, all very funny, but Catastrophe doesn't need to lower itself to such sitcom tropes. It's just doesn't need them.
Catherine Gee, The Telegraph, 7th March 2017