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Wannabe. Maxine (Lily Brazier)
Wannabe

Wannabe

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2018
  • 4 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom about a former popstar turned failing music manager who decides to try and re-launch her singing career. Stars Lily Brazier, Nicholas Burns, Jim Howick, Amy Booth-Steel, Alexis Strum and more.

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Wannabe review

There is, perhaps, a comedy to be had about how the briefly famous readjust back into ordinary life once they are forgotten, which Wannabe hints at. But by focussing on the talentless Maxine's ill-judged efforts to get back into the limelight makes this a rather predictable sitcom of irritating cringe, despite a smattering of wry lines.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th March 2018

Lily Brazier introduces her new comedy

The People Just Do Nothing actress co-writes and stars in a new BBC3 show about Maxine, a former girl band member trying to claw back her 15 minutes of fame.

Ellie Harrison, Radio Times, 29th March 2018

Wannabe: comedy '90s pop fans have been waiting for

Will our fascination with all things '90s and early '00s ever end?

Natalie Gil, Refinery 29, 29th March 2018

I talk to: Lily Brazier

Best-known for playing Miche in People Just Do Nothing, Lily Brazier arrives on BBC Three this week with her own sitcom, Wannabe.

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 28th March 2018

Lily Brazier interview

Eight years ago, Lily Brazier was working as a television production manager on documentaries about the Second World War when her then boyfriend, Steve Stamp, asked her to appear in a YouTube comedy he was working on.

Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 28th March 2018

Filming under way on BBC Three series Wannabe

Filming has started on Wannabe, the new BBC Three series built around People Just Do Nothing star Lily Brazier.

British Comedy Guide, 9th February 2018

BBC orders series starring People Just Do Nothing's Lily Brazier

Following the success of a non-broadcast pilot, BBC Three has ordered a full series of Wannabe, a new sitcom starring People Just Do Nothing's Lily Brazier.

British Comedy Guide, 17th November 2017

Lily Brazier to star in BBC Three sitcom Wannabe

People Just Do Nothing star Lily Brazier has made Wannabe, a new sitcom pilot for BBC Three.

British Comedy Guide, 26th July 2017

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