Ask a young Emma Sidi which comedian had the “perfect career” she one day hoped to emulate, and she’d name a little-known sitcom actor best known for comedies like Green Wing and Peep Show. “I remember saying Olivia Colman,” she tells me with a laugh. “I was saying that in a particularly realistic and humble way, and them being like, ‘Olivia Colman? Who’s Olivia Colman?’ ‘She’s this comedy actress and she just does TV but I just think she’s fantastic.’ And they’re like, ‘I’ll look her up.’” A Hollywood career and an Oscar under her belt, Colman is viewed a little differently these days. “Now if you were to say Olivia Colman, people would be like, ‘Get over yourself,’” says Sidi.
She’s joking, but you can see the ways in which her own career has emulated Colman’s. She has become a staple...
She’s joking, but you can see the ways in which her own career has emulated Colman’s. She has become a staple...
- 12/28/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Channel 5 Hails ‘Black Cab’ With Robert Glenister, Suzanne Packer & Sean Pertwee
Paramount’s UK terrestrial network Channel 5 has unveiled a four-part thriller, Black Cab, with Robert Glenister (Sherwood) , Suzanne Packer (In My Skin) and Sean Pertwee starring. The contemporary thriller, produced by Story Films in association with All3Media International, will air next year. Black Cab will follow Glenister as a down-and-out Liverpool taxi driver, who begins to form an unhealthy obsession and twisted sense of world view of a late-night radio talk show host (Pertwee). Nick Saltrese (A Prayer Before Dawn) has penned the series and Diarmuid Goggins (Kin, Bulletproof) is the director, with Alex Jones (Penance, Witness No. 3) producing. All3Media International will handle global distribution.
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Producer The Garden Hires Exec Duo
ITV Studios-backed Squid Game: The Challenge producer The Garden has signed Small Axe associate producer Helen Bart and...
Paramount’s UK terrestrial network Channel 5 has unveiled a four-part thriller, Black Cab, with Robert Glenister (Sherwood) , Suzanne Packer (In My Skin) and Sean Pertwee starring. The contemporary thriller, produced by Story Films in association with All3Media International, will air next year. Black Cab will follow Glenister as a down-and-out Liverpool taxi driver, who begins to form an unhealthy obsession and twisted sense of world view of a late-night radio talk show host (Pertwee). Nick Saltrese (A Prayer Before Dawn) has penned the series and Diarmuid Goggins (Kin, Bulletproof) is the director, with Alex Jones (Penance, Witness No. 3) producing. All3Media International will handle global distribution.
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Producer The Garden Hires Exec Duo
ITV Studios-backed Squid Game: The Challenge producer The Garden has signed Small Axe associate producer Helen Bart and...
- 11/28/2022
- by Jesse Whittock, Max Goldbart and Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Joe Lycett was apparently told that Liz Truss was unimpressed by his stunt in which he pretended to be a “very right wing” fan of the Tory MP.
The comedian appeared on the first episode of Laura Kuenssberg’s new BBC politics programme on Sunday (4 September) ahead of the winner of the Conservative leadership contest being announced.
During the interview, Lycett cheered for Truss before explaining that he was now “extremely right wing”.
“I know there’s been criticism in the The Mail on Sunday today about leftie liberal wokie comedians on the BBC,” he said. “I’m actually very right wing and I love it. I thought she gave great clear answers. I know exactly what she’s up to.”
On Monday (5 September), Lycett appeared on Times Radio, where he told presenter Matt Chorley that he’d heard Truss was not pleased with the interview.
“Apparently she got up...
The comedian appeared on the first episode of Laura Kuenssberg’s new BBC politics programme on Sunday (4 September) ahead of the winner of the Conservative leadership contest being announced.
During the interview, Lycett cheered for Truss before explaining that he was now “extremely right wing”.
“I know there’s been criticism in the The Mail on Sunday today about leftie liberal wokie comedians on the BBC,” he said. “I’m actually very right wing and I love it. I thought she gave great clear answers. I know exactly what she’s up to.”
On Monday (5 September), Lycett appeared on Times Radio, where he told presenter Matt Chorley that he’d heard Truss was not pleased with the interview.
“Apparently she got up...
- 9/5/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Joe Lycett has been left delighted after making the newspaper front pages for his BBC interview mocking Liz Truss.
The comedian appeared on the first episode of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg this weekend (4 September) alongside Labour’s Emily Thornberry and former No 10 staffer Cleo Watson.
After watching Kuenssberg interview prime ministerial candidate Liz Truss live in the studio, Lycett could be heard shouting off-screen: “You smashed it, Liz!”
Lycett then sarcastically shared his thoughts about Truss and the Tory government, while joking that he is “extremely right wing”.
During the interview, Lycett said of Truss: “I know there’s been criticism in the The Mail on Sunday today about leftie liberal wokie comedians on the BBC. I’m actually very right wing and I love it. I thought she gave great clear answers. I know exactly what she’s up to.”
On Sunday night, the comic shared Monday (4 September) morning’s Daily Mail front page,...
The comedian appeared on the first episode of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg this weekend (4 September) alongside Labour’s Emily Thornberry and former No 10 staffer Cleo Watson.
After watching Kuenssberg interview prime ministerial candidate Liz Truss live in the studio, Lycett could be heard shouting off-screen: “You smashed it, Liz!”
Lycett then sarcastically shared his thoughts about Truss and the Tory government, while joking that he is “extremely right wing”.
During the interview, Lycett said of Truss: “I know there’s been criticism in the The Mail on Sunday today about leftie liberal wokie comedians on the BBC. I’m actually very right wing and I love it. I thought she gave great clear answers. I know exactly what she’s up to.”
On Sunday night, the comic shared Monday (4 September) morning’s Daily Mail front page,...
- 9/5/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Lad. For many, the word conjures images of toxic masculinity – lad mags, lad culture, LadBible (before it went mainstream). But for a young Liam Williams, living in the small town of Garforth near Leeds, it was simply a term of endearment. “When I grew up, ‘lad’ was quite a Yorkshire…” he pauses, careful not to claim “lad” as entirely his. “It’s not exclusively Yorkshire, but it’s quite a Yorkshire idiom. As we were becoming teenagers and playing with more adult identities and imitating parents or people, older men, I guess, I remember ‘lad’ coming into our vocabulary. It created a nice sense of belonging in the group.” He adopts a Yorkshire accent, presumably reminiscent of one he once had: “’Ow’re you doing lad, ’ey up lad.”
I meet Williams in an old-school pub in London, perhaps an appropriate setting to talk about laddishness, with the final series...
I meet Williams in an old-school pub in London, perhaps an appropriate setting to talk about laddishness, with the final series...
- 9/5/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Joe Lycett has left TV viewers in hysterics by claiming to be a “right-wing” Tory supporter while discussing politics on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
The comedian was on the latest episode of the BBC series (4 September) alongside former No 10 staffer Cleo Watson and Labour’s Emily Thornberry, and watched on as Kuenssberg interviewed Boris Johnson’s potential prime minister replacement, Liz Truss, live in the studio.
After Kuenssberg’s interview with Truss came to an end, Lycett could be heard cheering off-screen, shouting: “You smashed it, Liz!”
Lycett then proceeded to sarcastically share his candid thoughts about Truss and the Tory government, but joked they were not his own sentiments as he is “extremely right-wing”.
When asked what his “honest” thoughts were on Truss’s interview, he replied: “You said earlier I’m not left or right. I know there’s been criticism in the The Mail on Sunday today...
The comedian was on the latest episode of the BBC series (4 September) alongside former No 10 staffer Cleo Watson and Labour’s Emily Thornberry, and watched on as Kuenssberg interviewed Boris Johnson’s potential prime minister replacement, Liz Truss, live in the studio.
After Kuenssberg’s interview with Truss came to an end, Lycett could be heard cheering off-screen, shouting: “You smashed it, Liz!”
Lycett then proceeded to sarcastically share his candid thoughts about Truss and the Tory government, but joked they were not his own sentiments as he is “extremely right-wing”.
When asked what his “honest” thoughts were on Truss’s interview, he replied: “You said earlier I’m not left or right. I know there’s been criticism in the The Mail on Sunday today...
- 9/4/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Exclusive: The forthcoming third season of the BBC’s critical hit comedy series Ladhood will be its last, as creator Liam Williams waves goodbye to the coming-of-age story.
The BBC Studios Comedy Productions will conclude this summer in the UK, with writer and creator Liam Williams confirming the news on Twitter today just minutes ago.
Update for my followers: Ladhood series 3 will broadcast 'end of summer'. It's likely to be, I am in many ways sad to say, the final series, as I have simply run out of memories. Thanks to everyone who's watched or worked on the show. I am beyond grateful.https://t.co/ZSoV3rHtvJ
— Liam Williams (@funnylad5) July 22, 2022
Williams said: “It’s been a bittersweet privilege to make this final full series of Ladhood with an unimprovable cast and crew and an excellent new director, Ruth Pickett. Thanks to everyone who’s ever watched or contributed to the programme,...
The BBC Studios Comedy Productions will conclude this summer in the UK, with writer and creator Liam Williams confirming the news on Twitter today just minutes ago.
Update for my followers: Ladhood series 3 will broadcast 'end of summer'. It's likely to be, I am in many ways sad to say, the final series, as I have simply run out of memories. Thanks to everyone who's watched or worked on the show. I am beyond grateful.https://t.co/ZSoV3rHtvJ
— Liam Williams (@funnylad5) July 22, 2022
Williams said: “It’s been a bittersweet privilege to make this final full series of Ladhood with an unimprovable cast and crew and an excellent new director, Ruth Pickett. Thanks to everyone who’s ever watched or contributed to the programme,...
- 7/22/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
British broadcaster Channel 4 has ordered an apocalyptic comedy series starring Friday Night Dinner and The Inbetweeners star Simon Bird.
The ad-supported, public service broadcaster has handed the six-part order to Jax Media, the company behind series including Netflix’s Russian Doll and HBO Max’s Search Party, and Universal International Studios, the London-led global production arm of the NBCU studio.
Everyone Else Burns explores life in a hyper-religious community and asks: how does an idiosyncratic family navigating modern day life protect themselves from eternal hell fire?
Bird stars alongside Kate O’Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Lolly Adefope, Al Roberts, Soph Galustian, Harry Connor, Ali Khan, Lloyd Griffith, Kadiff Kirwan, Morgana Robinson, Arsher Ali, Liam Williams, Kath Hughes, and Seb Cardinal.
It is a coming-of-age comedy about a Mancunian family and the puritanical Christian sect they are devoted to. Will patriarchal David Lewis ever ascend the church ranks and become an Elder?...
The ad-supported, public service broadcaster has handed the six-part order to Jax Media, the company behind series including Netflix’s Russian Doll and HBO Max’s Search Party, and Universal International Studios, the London-led global production arm of the NBCU studio.
Everyone Else Burns explores life in a hyper-religious community and asks: how does an idiosyncratic family navigating modern day life protect themselves from eternal hell fire?
Bird stars alongside Kate O’Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Lolly Adefope, Al Roberts, Soph Galustian, Harry Connor, Ali Khan, Lloyd Griffith, Kadiff Kirwan, Morgana Robinson, Arsher Ali, Liam Williams, Kath Hughes, and Seb Cardinal.
It is a coming-of-age comedy about a Mancunian family and the puritanical Christian sect they are devoted to. Will patriarchal David Lewis ever ascend the church ranks and become an Elder?...
- 5/3/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Like the one before it, 2021 was a year in which many of us saw more of our TVs than of our friends and loved ones. It was lucky then, that there was so bloody much of the stuff, despite the pandemic’s best efforts to shut it all down. They might have been delayed, they might have been curtailed, but they weren’t stopped. Returning British TV shows returned like spring lambs, gambolling over the horizon right into your living room.
There was comedy and drama, as well as crime thrillers by the lorryload, and sci-fi and fantasy coming by the… much smaller lorryload.
A Discovery of Witches Season 2 (January)
Based on Deborah Harkness’ All Souls trilogy about the forbidden love between a powerful witch and a centuries-old vampire, A Discovery Of Witches debuted on Sky in autumn 2018 (read our reviews here) and was renewed for series two and three almost straight away.
There was comedy and drama, as well as crime thrillers by the lorryload, and sci-fi and fantasy coming by the… much smaller lorryload.
A Discovery of Witches Season 2 (January)
Based on Deborah Harkness’ All Souls trilogy about the forbidden love between a powerful witch and a centuries-old vampire, A Discovery Of Witches debuted on Sky in autumn 2018 (read our reviews here) and was renewed for series two and three almost straight away.
- 12/16/2021
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
10 short weeks ago, none of us had seen Richard Herring feed half a watermelon to a slathering Daisy May Cooper, and frankly, we were the worse off for it. Neither had we witnessed The It Crowd’s Katherine Parkinson philosophically asking “Am I the spider?”, known how rigorously Johnny Vegas would apply himself to the task of putting the heaviest thing through a Christmas tree-bagger, or enjoyed Mawaan Rizwan thinking that if he filled an egg with helium, it would float like a happy little bee. All these, the tiny joys of a new series of Taskmaster.
Now that series 10 is over, eyes to the horizon for series 11. The new contestant line-up has been announced, along with confirmation of a second Champion of Champions mini-series featuring the winners of 6-10. First up, here’s who’ll be competing for the Taskmaster’s approval in series 11:
Lee Mack
The comedy TV veteran,...
Now that series 10 is over, eyes to the horizon for series 11. The new contestant line-up has been announced, along with confirmation of a second Champion of Champions mini-series featuring the winners of 6-10. First up, here’s who’ll be competing for the Taskmaster’s approval in series 11:
Lee Mack
The comedy TV veteran,...
- 12/18/2020
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Steve Coogan’s production company Baby Cow Prods., whose CEO is former BBC Films chief Christine Langan, has appointed Rupert Majendie as head of comedy development.
Majendie produced BAFTA-nominated BBC series “Pls Like,” starring Liam Williams and Tim Key, Nick Helm’s “Heavy Entertainment” for BBC Three, and, most recently, the new Tom Davis and James de Frond BBC One sitcom “King Gary.” For film, he is in production with Film4 and the BFI on funded feature “Brian and Charles,” written by David Earl and Chris Hayward.
Alongside his television credits, Majendie also created online comedy platform mr box, originating ideas that have gone on to be adapted for other mediums including Romesh Ranganathan’s “Hip Hop Saved My Life” and Earl and Hayward’s “Brian and Charles.”
Coogan, Baby Cow’s creative director, said: “Rupert is at the vanguard of the emergent generation of comedy writers and performers. He has intuitive good taste.
Majendie produced BAFTA-nominated BBC series “Pls Like,” starring Liam Williams and Tim Key, Nick Helm’s “Heavy Entertainment” for BBC Three, and, most recently, the new Tom Davis and James de Frond BBC One sitcom “King Gary.” For film, he is in production with Film4 and the BFI on funded feature “Brian and Charles,” written by David Earl and Chris Hayward.
Alongside his television credits, Majendie also created online comedy platform mr box, originating ideas that have gone on to be adapted for other mediums including Romesh Ranganathan’s “Hip Hop Saved My Life” and Earl and Hayward’s “Brian and Charles.”
Coogan, Baby Cow’s creative director, said: “Rupert is at the vanguard of the emergent generation of comedy writers and performers. He has intuitive good taste.
- 5/20/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Showtime released all six episodes of the first season of Back to Life ahead of its cable premiere. Could this mean that the channel had lost interest in the series before it even aired or, could it be renewed regardless of traditional viewer ratings because it originates in the UK and costs less? Will Back to Life be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
A British comedy-drama series, Back to Life is created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon. The show stars Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Adeel Akhtar, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, and Liam Williams. After 18 years behind bars, Miri Matteson (Haggard) returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew. The mystery of her past continues to follow her.
A British comedy-drama series, Back to Life is created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon. The show stars Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Adeel Akhtar, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, and Liam Williams. After 18 years behind bars, Miri Matteson (Haggard) returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew. The mystery of her past continues to follow her.
- 11/21/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Will viewers root for Miri in the first season of the Back to Life TV show on Showtime? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Back to Life is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Back to Life here. *Status update below.
A British comedy-drama series on Showtime, Back to Life is created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon. The show stars Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Adeel Akhtar, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, and Liam Williams. After 18 years behind bars, Miri Matteson (Haggard) returns home and stumbles back into adult life...
A British comedy-drama series on Showtime, Back to Life is created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon. The show stars Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Adeel Akhtar, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, and Liam Williams. After 18 years behind bars, Miri Matteson (Haggard) returns home and stumbles back into adult life...
- 11/21/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Back to Life is being given even more life. The series has been renewed for a second season before its first season wraps on Showtime. The season one finale is set to air on November 24. The series stars Daisy Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Adeel Akhtar, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, and Liam Williams.
Season one of the series was released entirely by Showtime before it aired on the network, so the on-air ratings were low. The series averaged 150,000 viewers a week.
revealed more about the renewal of Back to Life in a press release. Check that out below.
“Showtime has announced a second season of the six-part comedy series Back To Life, which will be a co-production with BBC Three. From Fleabag producers Harry and Jack Williams of...
Season one of the series was released entirely by Showtime before it aired on the network, so the on-air ratings were low. The series averaged 150,000 viewers a week.
revealed more about the renewal of Back to Life in a press release. Check that out below.
“Showtime has announced a second season of the six-part comedy series Back To Life, which will be a co-production with BBC Three. From Fleabag producers Harry and Jack Williams of...
- 11/20/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Showtime has given a second season to the Daisy Haggard comedy “Back to Life,” the network announced Tuesday.
Created by and starring Haggard, “Back to Life” centers on Miri Matteson, who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the mystery of her past looms large. It is set to wrap its six-episode first season on Nov. 24.
“‘Back to Life’ is a charming, funny and introspective comedy that resonates beautifully with Showtime viewers,” said Jana Winograde, president of Entertainment. “With such sharp writing and sensitive, winning performances from Daisy and the cast, we are confident that this gem from across the pond has even more delights to share with us in season two.”
Also Read: 'Work in Progress' Trailer: Abby McEnany's Life Is So Depressing, It Kills Her Therapist (Video)
Season 2 will be a co-production between Showtime and BBC Three.
Created by and starring Haggard, “Back to Life” centers on Miri Matteson, who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the mystery of her past looms large. It is set to wrap its six-episode first season on Nov. 24.
“‘Back to Life’ is a charming, funny and introspective comedy that resonates beautifully with Showtime viewers,” said Jana Winograde, president of Entertainment. “With such sharp writing and sensitive, winning performances from Daisy and the cast, we are confident that this gem from across the pond has even more delights to share with us in season two.”
Also Read: 'Work in Progress' Trailer: Abby McEnany's Life Is So Depressing, It Kills Her Therapist (Video)
Season 2 will be a co-production between Showtime and BBC Three.
- 11/19/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Showtime is to co-produce a second season of Daisy Haggard’s comedy Back to Life with the BBC.
The CBS-owned premium network has boarded the dark comedy as a co-production partner after acquiring the first season.
The first season of the show, which is created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon, launched on Showtime November 10 and the six-part series wraps on November 24 with two back-to-back episodes. The first season aired on BBC Three in the UK in April.
Produced by All3Media-backed Two Brothers Pictures, which produced Fleabag, the show stars Haggard, best known for her role in Showtime and BBC’s Episodes, as Miri Matteson, who returns home after 18 years behind bars and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the mystery of her past looms large. Miri’s first few weeks out of prison see her trying, and frequently failing,...
The CBS-owned premium network has boarded the dark comedy as a co-production partner after acquiring the first season.
The first season of the show, which is created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon, launched on Showtime November 10 and the six-part series wraps on November 24 with two back-to-back episodes. The first season aired on BBC Three in the UK in April.
Produced by All3Media-backed Two Brothers Pictures, which produced Fleabag, the show stars Haggard, best known for her role in Showtime and BBC’s Episodes, as Miri Matteson, who returns home after 18 years behind bars and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the mystery of her past looms large. Miri’s first few weeks out of prison see her trying, and frequently failing,...
- 11/19/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Showtime has handed a second season order to “Back to Life,” only nine days after the limited comedy series debuted in the U.S.
“Back to Life” was created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon, with Haggard starring as Miri Matteson who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the mystery of her past looms large.
The renewal announcement was made by Showtime presidents of entertainment Gary Levine and Jana Winograde.
“‘Back to Life’ is a charming, funny and introspective comedy that resonates beautifully with Showtime viewers,” said Winograde in a statement. “With such sharp writing and sensitive, winning performances from Daisy and the cast, we are confident that this gem from across the pond has even more delights to share with us in season two.”
Season 2 of the series, which hails from “Fleabag” producers...
“Back to Life” was created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon, with Haggard starring as Miri Matteson who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the mystery of her past looms large.
The renewal announcement was made by Showtime presidents of entertainment Gary Levine and Jana Winograde.
“‘Back to Life’ is a charming, funny and introspective comedy that resonates beautifully with Showtime viewers,” said Winograde in a statement. “With such sharp writing and sensitive, winning performances from Daisy and the cast, we are confident that this gem from across the pond has even more delights to share with us in season two.”
Season 2 of the series, which hails from “Fleabag” producers...
- 11/19/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Vulture Watch
Can Miri make a new life for herself? Has the Back to Life TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Showtime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Back to Life, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the Showtime cable channel, Back to Life is created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon. The show stars Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Adeel Akhtar, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, and Liam Williams. After 18 years behind bars, Miri Matteson (Haggard) returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew. The mystery of...
Can Miri make a new life for herself? Has the Back to Life TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Showtime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Back to Life, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the Showtime cable channel, Back to Life is created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon. The show stars Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Adeel Akhtar, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, and Liam Williams. After 18 years behind bars, Miri Matteson (Haggard) returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew. The mystery of...
- 11/12/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Network: Showtime
Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: November 10, 2019 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Daisy Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Adeel Akhtar, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, and Liam Williams.
TV show description:
A British comedy-drama series, Back to Life is created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon.
After 18 years behind bars, Miri Matteson (Haggard) returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew. The mystery of her past continues to follow her. Miri’s first few weeks out of prison see her trying to unsuccessfully lead a normal life in her picturesque but claustrophobic hometown. Read More…...
Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: November 10, 2019 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Daisy Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Adeel Akhtar, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, and Liam Williams.
TV show description:
A British comedy-drama series, Back to Life is created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon.
After 18 years behind bars, Miri Matteson (Haggard) returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew. The mystery of her past continues to follow her. Miri’s first few weeks out of prison see her trying to unsuccessfully lead a normal life in her picturesque but claustrophobic hometown. Read More…...
- 11/11/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Back to Life will spring to life on Showtime’s digital platforms before it hits TV screens. The entire six-episode first season of the UK comedy from Fleabag producers Harry and Jack Williams will start streaming at midnight Sunday, November 10, on-demand and on the premium cabler’s app.
The series then launches on Showtime at 10 that night.
Created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solo, Back to Life stars Haggard as Miri Matteson, who returns home after 18 years behind bars and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the mystery of her past looms large. Miri’s first few weeks out of prison see her trying (and frequently failing) to lead a normal life in her picturesque but claustrophobic seaside hometown. Miri attempts to rekindle old relationships, make new ones, look for work and readjust to life outside, while desperately waiting for the...
The series then launches on Showtime at 10 that night.
Created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solo, Back to Life stars Haggard as Miri Matteson, who returns home after 18 years behind bars and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the mystery of her past looms large. Miri’s first few weeks out of prison see her trying (and frequently failing) to lead a normal life in her picturesque but claustrophobic seaside hometown. Miri attempts to rekindle old relationships, make new ones, look for work and readjust to life outside, while desperately waiting for the...
- 11/1/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Daisy Haggard was changing a diaper when she found out that Showtime had picked up her six-part British comedy Back To Life. “I could not have been happier,” she said.
The show was originally produced by Fleabag producer Two Brothers Pictures for the BBC with the U.S. premium broadcaster acquiring it after its British run. It will air on Sunday October 6 and you can watch the trailer below.
Back To Life was created by, written by and stars Haggard, who previously starred in Showtime’s Episodes. She plays Miri Matteson, who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the mystery of her past looms large.
It follows Miri’s first few weeks out of prison navigating her way in a new world, trying, and frequently failing, to lead a normal life in her picturesque but claustrophobic seaside hometown.
The show was originally produced by Fleabag producer Two Brothers Pictures for the BBC with the U.S. premium broadcaster acquiring it after its British run. It will air on Sunday October 6 and you can watch the trailer below.
Back To Life was created by, written by and stars Haggard, who previously starred in Showtime’s Episodes. She plays Miri Matteson, who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the mystery of her past looms large.
It follows Miri’s first few weeks out of prison navigating her way in a new world, trying, and frequently failing, to lead a normal life in her picturesque but claustrophobic seaside hometown.
- 8/2/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Showtime released new trailers for a pair of its upcoming shows on Friday, the documentary series “Couples Therapy,” which follows real-life couples into their counseling sessions, and the scripted comedy series “Back to Life” from “Fleabag” producers Harry and Jack Williams and Daisy Haggard.
“Couples Therapy,” from “Weiner” filmmakers Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg, and Eli Despres, follows four couples in their weekly therapy sessions with Dr. Orna Guralnik, a world-class therapist who guides the couples through the “real-life struggles — and extraordinary breakthroughs — typically hidden behind closed doors.”
The nine-episode series is set to debut on Friday, Sept. 6. Watch the trailer above.
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Created by and starring Daisy Haggard, “Back to Life” centers on Miri Matteson, who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew,...
“Couples Therapy,” from “Weiner” filmmakers Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg, and Eli Despres, follows four couples in their weekly therapy sessions with Dr. Orna Guralnik, a world-class therapist who guides the couples through the “real-life struggles — and extraordinary breakthroughs — typically hidden behind closed doors.”
The nine-episode series is set to debut on Friday, Sept. 6. Watch the trailer above.
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Created by and starring Daisy Haggard, “Back to Life” centers on Miri Matteson, who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew,...
- 8/2/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Showtime has acquired the comedy series “Back to Life,” created by and starring “Episodes” alum Daisy Haggard and “Fleabag” duo Harry and Jack Williams.
The six-episode comedy follows Miri (Haggard) in her first few weeks after serving 18 years in prison, as she navigates her way in a new world, trying (and frequently failing) to lead a normal life in her picturesque but claustrophobic seaside hometown. Miri attempts to rekindle old relationships, make new ones, look for work and readjust to life outside, while desperately waiting for the world to forget about what happened that fateful night.
The cast also includes Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, Adeel Akhtar and Liam Williams. It will debut on Showtime on Sunday, Oct. 6.
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“‘Back to Life’ is a gem of a...
The six-episode comedy follows Miri (Haggard) in her first few weeks after serving 18 years in prison, as she navigates her way in a new world, trying (and frequently failing) to lead a normal life in her picturesque but claustrophobic seaside hometown. Miri attempts to rekindle old relationships, make new ones, look for work and readjust to life outside, while desperately waiting for the world to forget about what happened that fateful night.
The cast also includes Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, Adeel Akhtar and Liam Williams. It will debut on Showtime on Sunday, Oct. 6.
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“‘Back to Life’ is a gem of a...
- 6/19/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
The critically acclaimed British series Back To Life is heading to Showtime. The premium cable net has ordered the six-episode comedy series, from Fleabag producers Harry and Jack Williams and Daisy Haggard (Episodes). Created by Haggard and written by Haggard and Laura Solon, the series will premiere on Sunday, October 6 at 8:30 pm on Showtime.
In the series, Haggard plays Miri Matteson, who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the mystery of her past looms large.
The series, which aired earlier this year on the BBC, follows Miri’s first few weeks out of prison navigating her way in a new world, trying (and frequently failing) to lead a normal life in her picturesque but claustrophobic seaside hometown. Miri attempts to rekindle old relationships, make new ones, look for work and readjust to life outside, while...
In the series, Haggard plays Miri Matteson, who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the mystery of her past looms large.
The series, which aired earlier this year on the BBC, follows Miri’s first few weeks out of prison navigating her way in a new world, trying (and frequently failing) to lead a normal life in her picturesque but claustrophobic seaside hometown. Miri attempts to rekindle old relationships, make new ones, look for work and readjust to life outside, while...
- 6/19/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Back to Life,” a new comedy from the producers of “Fleabag,” has set its cast and entered production. Daisy Haggard co-wrote the series and plays the lead character, Miri Mattheson, an ex-con returning to her seaside hometown after 18 years in prison. Geraldine James (“Sherlock Holmes”) and Richard Durden (“Harlots”) will play Miri’s parents as she readjusts to life on the outside.
They appear alongside a roster of British talent in the series for online network BBC Three, including Adeel Akhtar (“Murdered by My Father”), who plays Miri’s neighbor, and Jamie Michie (“Game of Thrones”), who plays her first love.
All3Media-baked Two Brothers Pictures, the hot British shingle behind shows including “Fleabag” and “Rellik,” is on production duty. Liam Williams (“Pls Like”), Souad Faress (“Bridget Jones’s Baby”), Jo Martin (“Been So Long”), Christine Bottomley (“The End of the F***ing World”) and Frank Feys (“A Perfect Day...
They appear alongside a roster of British talent in the series for online network BBC Three, including Adeel Akhtar (“Murdered by My Father”), who plays Miri’s neighbor, and Jamie Michie (“Game of Thrones”), who plays her first love.
All3Media-baked Two Brothers Pictures, the hot British shingle behind shows including “Fleabag” and “Rellik,” is on production duty. Liam Williams (“Pls Like”), Souad Faress (“Bridget Jones’s Baby”), Jo Martin (“Been So Long”), Christine Bottomley (“The End of the F***ing World”) and Frank Feys (“A Perfect Day...
- 11/15/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Louisa Mellor Jun 19, 2017
BBC Radio 4 will scratch your sci-fi itch with a whole season of programming including Ray Bradbury, Kafka, and original comedy and drama…
Escape the rapidly unfurling dystopia outside by tuning into a season of sci-fi on BBC Radio 4. Dangerous Visions, the BBC’s yearly dose of classic and original sci-fi radio programming, returns this week… with a difference. The nation being sorely in need of a laugh, Dangerous Visions 2017 has made the decision to include some comedy alongside the existential nightmares.
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First up on the comic side of things is a version of Kafka’s absurd satire The Metamorphosis starring Tim Key, Tom Basden and Felicity Montagu. Alongside that is original dystopian comedy Perimeter, a tale of two siblings living in a city divided by an enormous electric fence, written by and starring Liam Williams and Josie Long.
A new reading of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 is joined by two original dystopian dramas, Siege and Culture. The former is a three-part thriller telling the story of the Far Right coming to power in 2020 France, while the latter is a vision of the world in which antibiotics have stopped working and the lives of those without medical insurance are decided by the shadowy ‘Quartermaster’. Finally, there’s an adaptation of Arthur Koestler’s 1940 totalitarian nightmare Darkness At Noon.
The season kicks off on Saturday the 24th of June with Kafka’s Metamorphosis at 2.30pm. Here's a short clip to whet your appetite.
All episodes will be available to listen to on BBC iPlayer for a period after transmission and the full listings can be found here.
BBC Radio 4...
BBC Radio 4 will scratch your sci-fi itch with a whole season of programming including Ray Bradbury, Kafka, and original comedy and drama…
Escape the rapidly unfurling dystopia outside by tuning into a season of sci-fi on BBC Radio 4. Dangerous Visions, the BBC’s yearly dose of classic and original sci-fi radio programming, returns this week… with a difference. The nation being sorely in need of a laugh, Dangerous Visions 2017 has made the decision to include some comedy alongside the existential nightmares.
See related Pokemon Go has already made $14m
First up on the comic side of things is a version of Kafka’s absurd satire The Metamorphosis starring Tim Key, Tom Basden and Felicity Montagu. Alongside that is original dystopian comedy Perimeter, a tale of two siblings living in a city divided by an enormous electric fence, written by and starring Liam Williams and Josie Long.
A new reading of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 is joined by two original dystopian dramas, Siege and Culture. The former is a three-part thriller telling the story of the Far Right coming to power in 2020 France, while the latter is a vision of the world in which antibiotics have stopped working and the lives of those without medical insurance are decided by the shadowy ‘Quartermaster’. Finally, there’s an adaptation of Arthur Koestler’s 1940 totalitarian nightmare Darkness At Noon.
The season kicks off on Saturday the 24th of June with Kafka’s Metamorphosis at 2.30pm. Here's a short clip to whet your appetite.
All episodes will be available to listen to on BBC iPlayer for a period after transmission and the full listings can be found here.
BBC Radio 4...
- 6/19/2017
- Den of Geek
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