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  3. BBC Comedy Pilots 2017
Enterprice. Image shows from L to R: Jeremiah (Daniel Ezra), Kazim (Kayode Ewumi). Copyright: Fudge Park.

BBC Comedy Pilots 2017

On Wednesday 26th July 2017, BBC comedy commissioner Shane Allen announced twelve brand new comedy pilots. The new shows span three strands: BBC One's Comedy Playhouse series; BBC Two pilot strand New On Two; and BBC Three's new Comedy Slices group (formerly known as Comedy Feeds).

Shane Allen says: "At BBC Comedy our passion and drive is to spot, nurture and provide a platform for the UK's world-class comedic talent; from those taking their first steps alongside supporting the brightest comedy stars to reach wide audiences. Discovering new talent, whatever their background, is key to continuing the rich legacy of taking performers on those journeys and why we have such a range of well-loved shows on air now.

"Today I am announcing a dozen brand new pilot shows across the BBC portfolio featuring new and established talent with Comedy Playhouse on BBC One, New on Two on BBC Two and Comedy Slices on BBC Three. No broadcaster in the world is more committed to British comedy than the BBC with this extensive breadth of new shows to offer to audiences and amazing opportunities and initiatives for budding writers and performers like BBC Writersroom, The Salford Sitcom Showcase, The Felix Dexter Bursary, the Caroline Aherne Bursary For Funny Northern Women and The BBC New Comedy Award.

"In these twelve shows there is such a breadth of tone and ideas, I can't wait for everyone to see what we've got on offer."


Tim Vine Travels Through Time. Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions.TV

Tim Vine Travels Through Time (2017)

Comedy in which antique dealer Tim Vine travels through time on various errands, meeting historical figures in the process.

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Mister Winner. Lesley Winner (Spencer Jones).TV

Mister Winner (2017)

Sitcom starring Spencer Jones as an eternally-optimistic klutz.

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Static. Rob (Rob Beckett). Copyright: Zeppotron.TV

Static (2017)

Studio audience sitcom about a man who jacks in a job in London to move back in with his parents.

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Famalam. Image shows from L to R: John MacMillan, Samson Kayo, Vivienne Acheampong, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Tom Moutchi, Roxy Sternberg. Copyright: BBC.TV

Famalam (2017)

Sketch show starring new BAME talent.

Guide

The Other One. Image shows from L to R: Tess (Rebecca Front), Cathy (Ellie White), Cat (Lauren Socha), Marilyn (Siobhan Finneran).TV

The Other One (2017)

Comedy about two sisters who had no idea the other existed until their father drops dead.

Guide

The Pact. Image shows from L to R: Amy Watson (Sarah Solemani), Andy (Brett Goldstein). Copyright: BBC.TV

The Pact (2017)

Comedy about two friends who agreed that, if they're both still single aged 35, they'll marry each other.

Guide

Chinese Burn. Image shows from L to R: FuFu (Yuyu Rau), Elizabeth (Shin-Fei Chen), Jackie (Yennis Cheung). Copyright: Roughcut Television.Online

Chinese Burn (2017)

Sitcom about three Chinese women as they negotiate the trials of modern life.

Guide

Hailmakers. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Akemnji Ndifornyen), Sol (Samson Kayo). Copyright: BBC.Online

Hailmakers (2017)

Sitcom about Saz and Sol, the country's lowest-rent entrepreneurs.

Guide

Sticky. Image shows from L to R: Ashley, Herbert, Jay, Ziggy.Online

Sticky (2017)

Animated sitcom about four best friends who attend a college.

Guide

The Celebrity Voicemail Show. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: BBC.Online

The Celebrity Voicemail Show (2017)

Kayvan Novak recreates voicemail messages left for a celebrity.

Guide

Enterprice. Image shows from L to R: Kazim (Kayode Ewumi), Jeremiah (Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge). Copyright: Fudge Park.Online

Enterprice (2017)

Sitcom about two young entrepreneurs in the early stages of rolling out their home delivery service.

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Wannabe. Maxine (Lily Brazier).Online

Wannabe (2018)

Sitcom about a former popstar turned failing music manager who decides to try and re-launch her singing career.

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