White Van Man
- TV sitcom
- BBC Three
- 2011 - 2012
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Will Mellor stars as a man who reluctantly takes over his father's painting and decorating business but is really not suited to the role. Stars Will Mellor, Joel Fry, Naomi Bentley, Clive Mantle and Georgia Tennant
Press clippings
America: where British sitcoms go to die
It is the holy grail for British writers - having your sitcom remade for America. But can Raised By Wolves succeed where Fawlty Towers flopped?
Andrew Collins, The Guardian, 22nd June 2016White Van Man US adaptation commissioned
In an embarrassing move for BBC Three, American network ABC has ordered a full series of White Van Man's US adaptation, just weeks after the original was cancelled.
British Comedy Guide, 12th May 2012BBC Three cancels White Van Man
BBC Three's sitcom White Van Man has been cancelled after two series.
British Comedy Guide, 29th April 2012Behind the scenes: The preparation
Joel Fry, who plays White Van Man's Darren Brown, blogs about the show.
Joel Fry, BBC, 15th March 2012The performances from the support cast are as brash and as spirited as ever as this Will Mellor-led sitcom returns for a new series. Builder Ollie reluctantly comes over all Anneka Rice in this opener, trying to rustle up charitable support as he builds a kitchen for child orphans.
Metro, 23rd February 2012US broadcaster ABC picks up White Van Man comedy pilot
ABC has given a cast-contingent pilot order to White Van Man, a blue collar ensemble comedy based on the British series of the same name.
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26th January 2012US adaptation for White Van Man
US TV network ABC is working on adapting Adrian Poynton's BBC Three sitcom White Van Man.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd October 2011ABC developing sitcom based on White Van Man
ABC has put in development a blue collar ensemble comedy based on the British format White Van Man.
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28th September 2011White Van Man to return for second BBC Three series
BBC Three sitcom White Van Man, starring Will Mellor and Clive Mantle, is to return for a second series.
British Comedy Guide, 11th May 2011Will Mellor answers your questions
Will Mellor, who stars as Ollie in our new comedy White Van Man, answers viewers' questions.
Dana Stevens, BBC, 12th April 2011