Sara Pascoe films BBC Two comedy about monogamy
- Sara Pascoe has made BBC comedy short Sara Pascoe Vs Monogamy
- The episode sees the stand-up comedian explaining why she thinks human beings are meant to be monogamous
- It will be available on BBC iPlayer from Saturday 12th May, and shown on BBC Two at a later date
Sara Pascoe has made a comedy short for BBC Two on the topic of monogamy.
The BBC says Sara Pascoe Vs Monogamy begins with the bold statement that "Sara doesn't think human beings are meant to be monogamous", before moving into "bad best man speeches, bad sex Victorians and sperm wars".
The short will also take on "history, heartache and her mother", and producers say: "Sara delves into why 'screwing around' isn't a male prerogative and why jazz makes her skin crawl."
Pascoe comments: "I feel so lucky to have been given an opportunity to use animation, actors and Robbie Williams impersonators to develop the kind of thing I talk about in my stand-up shows. I'm really excited for people to see it."
The episode is being produced by Stolen Picture, the production company set up by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. It is directed by the Blaine Brothers, who have worked with the comedian before on other projects.
Sara Pascoe Vs Monogamy is one of four new shorts commissioned for the New On Two strand. The others are Tim Key's Wonderdate, The Killing Machine starring Nick Helm and Spencer Jones comedy The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk.
The four shorts will be published on BBC iPlayer on Saturday 12th May, before being shown on BBC Two at a later date.
BBC commissioner Shane Allen says: "The New On Two comedy strand has been extremely fruitful in spinning off full series for Motherland, The Other One and Famalam. It's a vital place to offer established talent full creative freedom and by having no set duration restrictions this year we've assembled four really eclectic and beautifully formed pieces from some of the most vibrant minds working in British comedy today."