Common Sense
- TV comedy
- BBC Two
- 2017
- 6 episodes (1 series)
A topical comedy news show for BBC Two featuring real members of the public. Stars Ruth Jones.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2
This week's stories include: Trump's dirty dossier; Mr Kipling's getting smaller; Theresa May's Brexit plans speech; Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson; a 100-year-old woman; Tristram Hunt's resignation and the rise of UKIP; plus nipple reduction surgery.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 18th January 2017
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Ruth Jones | Narrator |
| Tom Hutchings | Producer |
| Victoria Ray | Producer |
| Lucy Whelan | Producer |
| Tania Alexander | Executive Producer |
| Natalie Rose | Edit Producer |
| Jayne Topping | Edit Producer |
| Katy Wingrove | Edit Producer |
| Dylan Chase | Editor |
| John Rosser | Editor |
| Charlie Smedley | Editor |
| Oren Yaniv | Editor |
| Chris Hooker | Editor |
| Neil Pollock | Director of Photography |
| Lee York | Director of Photography |
| Tom Howe | Composer |
| Stephen Tait | Composer |
Video
Thoughts on Donald Trump
Real British people discussing Trump and allegations of his links to Russia.
Press
In a seeming attempt to emulate Gogglebox's off-the-cuff brilliance, this topical series featuring members of the public is filmed just a few days prior to transmission. Although previews are, as such, unavailable, expect the requisite mix of homespun wit and plenty of Trump and Brexit-themed gags. However, whether this lot have the unassuming comedic skills of Sandy and Sandra, let alone Scarlett Moffatt, remains to be seen.
Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 18th January 2017