Disability Benefits
- TV sitcom
- Comedy Blaps / Channel 4
- 2022 - 2024
- 1 pilot (1 series)
Sitcom about a disabled woman who turns to drug dealing, starring Rosie Jones. Also features Ryan McParland, Guy Rhys, Angela Griffin, Lynn Hunter, Mark Monero and Will Brown
- Due to return for Series 1
Press clippings
Rosie Jones is seen for the first time filming her new Channel 4 show Disability Benefits
The sitcom sees Rosie, 34, star as a young woman called Emily, who starts her own illegal drugs empire after her state benefits are cut when she is made redundant.
Hannah McDonald, Daily Mail, 21st October 2024Rosie Jones lands Disability Benefits with Channel 4, her first sitcom
Rosie Jones is writing and stars in her first sitcom, the six-part, Breaking Bad-esque comedy Disability Benefits for Channel 4. The commission follows a successful "blap" pilot last year.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2023Channel 4 Comedy Blaps 2022 review
There's a rich seam of authenticity running through many of the latest batch of Comedy Blaps, the biggest bunch ever released by Channel 4 at one time.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th May 2022Rosie Jones, Jordan Brookes and Kiell Smith-Bynoe land Channel 4 Blaps
Channel 4 has announced seven new Comedy Blaps, including shorts for Rosie Jones, Jordan Brookes, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Harry Trevaldwyn.
British Comedy Guide, 13th April 2022