Goodness Gracious Me
- TV sketch show
- BBC Two
- 1998 - 2015
- 23 episodes (3 series)
British-Asian sketch show starring Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal, Kulvinder Ghir and Nina Wadia. Stars Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal, Kulvinder Ghir, Nina Wadia, Dave Lamb and more.
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Meera Syal interview: television is 'in stagnation'
Meera Syal talks to Julia Llewellyn Smith about her ground-breaking comedies, why TV executives should chase the 'brown pound', and her latest project, The Trial of Hamlet.
Julia Llewellyn Smith, The Telegraph, 17th November 2016This one-off is a reminder of how funny Goodness Gracious Me is. Meera Syal and Nina Wadia are the Competitive Goddesses, sitting on clouds totting up how many worshippers they have on their smartphones. Meanwhile, Captain Brownadder takes to the trenches, and Gandhi is reinvented in a Martin Scorsese film. One of the highlights sees the India Broadcast Company, home of "lavish new costume drama, Brownton Abbey", deal with a new head of diversity who suggests an English season.
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 25th August 2015Goodness Gracious Me is still pushing the boundaries
Goodness Gracious Me still has the power to pack a punch and get you thinking. But isn't it time there were more British-Asian comedy troupes blazing onto the scene with the panache this lot did back in 1998?
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 25th August 2015Goodness Gracious Me, review: 'a little flabby'
The show, like its stars, is a little long in tooth but a wicked parody of Downton Abbey made it worth it, says Michael Hogan.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 25th August 2015Goodness Gracious Me, BBC2 - TV review
Brownton Abbey sketch missed some brilliant opportunities.
Daisy Wyatt, The Independent, 25th August 2015An Asian comedy that everyone could relate to
The genius of GGM, which returns tonight for a one-off special, is that it tackles universal themes of greed, aspiration and family. At a time when British Asians find themselves increasingly stigmatised, we need it more than ever.
Sara M Abbasi, The Guardian, 25th August 2015Meera Syal interview: I like writing disappointed women
The Goodness Gracious Me star speaks to Gerard O'Donovan as the groundbreaking sketch show returns for the BBC's India season.
Gerard O'Donovan, The Telegraph, 23rd August 2015Sanjeev Bhaskar interview
As the popular BBC satirical show returns for a one-off special, its star talks to Matthew Stadlen about racism, forgiveness and Meera Syal.
Matthew Stadlen, The Telegraph, 23rd August 2015Goodness Gracious Me to return for another special
The team behind hit sketch show Goodness Gracious Me are to reunite to make another special TV episode of the comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 12th February 2015A definitive ranking of the best GGM catchphrases
Goodness Gracious Me had some cracking catchphrases back in the day. It's hard for a fan to pick a favourite, so we've saved you the bother with our definitive ranking of the best catchphrases from the show.
Sarah Deen, Metro, 24th June 2014