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Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Nikesh Patel), Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television
Starstruck

Starstruck

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2021 - 2023
  • 18 episodes (3 series)

Comedy about a 20-something juggling two dead end jobs who discovers she's slept with a film star. Stars Rose Matafeo, Nikesh Patel, Emma Sidi, Alastair Roberts, Joe Barnes and more.

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The best TV shows for Taskmaster fans

While we wait for Taskmaster's Series 15 release date, here are some similar TV treats to keep you entertained, including shows featuring previous cast members.

Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 12th January 2023

I Talk Telly Awards nominations revealed

Nominations have been announced for the 2022 awards of television news and blog site I Talk Telly.

British Comedy Guide, 13th November 2022

Liz Kingsman nominated for South Bank Breakthrough Award

Liz Kingsman has been shortlisted for The Times Breakthrough Award in the South Bank Sky Arts Awards. Meanwhile Starstruck, We Are Lady Parts and Alma's Not Normal are up for the Comedy prize.

British Comedy Guide, 30th June 2022

Starstruck Series 3 confirmed

BBC Three has ordered another six episodes of Starstruck, the sitcom starring Rose Matafeo. The recommission follows the news the rom-com has now clocked up over 8 million streams on iPlayer.

British Comedy Guide, 13th June 2022

How Messy Millennial Woman became TV's most tedious trope

She's charismatic, self-destructive, and increasingly tiresome: from Fleabag through to Everything I Know About Love, chaotic female leads now seem to be the default, one-note expression of womanhood. It's time to move on.

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 9th June 2022

Starstruck creator and star Rose Matafeo considers a third series

At this point, Matafeo hasn't determined whether there will be a third season of "Starstruck." She's recently returned to live stand-up comedy, where she got her start, and she's taking some time this summer to consider how her career will move forward.

LA Times, 7th June 2022

Broadcast Digital Awards 2022 nominees

Meet The Richardsons is nominated for Gamechanger Programme of the Year in the Broadcast Digital Awards 2022. The sitcom is also nominated in the Best Comedy Programme category alongside Brassic, Jerk, Ladhood, Starstruck and The Stand Up Sketch Show.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd May 2022

How Rose Matafeo shaped the romance in Starstruck

The comedian drew on her love of classic Hollywood, anime and funny women to create her show.

Desiree Ibekwe, The New York Times, 31st March 2022

Rose Matafeo leads BPG Awards winners with breakthrough prize

Winners have been revealed at the BPG Awards 2021. Rose Matafeo, Chunkz, Alma's Not Normal and Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing all picked up prizes.

British Comedy Guide, 25th March 2022

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