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Timewasters: definitely not a waste of time
The British comedy about jazz musicians who're transported to the 1920s makes its America debut on IMDb TV.
Cheryl Eddy, Gizmodo, 15th June 2021Timewasters to be piloted in America
American TV network ABC is set to film a pilot adaptation of ITV2 sitcom Timewasters this spring.
British Comedy Guide, 13th January 2021As a black writer in a white industry, we need support
Working in the world of TV, a small core of black writers, including myself, often find ourselves dismissed and undermined. It is time for change says Daniel Lawrence Taylor.
Daniel Lawrence Taylor, The Guardian, 26th June 2020ITV declines more Timewasters
Timewasters, ITV2's sitcom about four young black jazz musicians who find themselves transported through time, will not be returning for a third series.
British Comedy Guide, 16th March 2020Daniel Lawrence Taylor interview
"We're going through a black renaissance"
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 11th March 2019Review: Why ITV2's Timewasters is worth your time.
With the ability to transport its characters to any time in the past or future, Timewasters has endless possibilities, and its black central cast allows for a new, interesting spin on the time travel genre.
Luke, The Custard TV, 11th March 2019I talk to Daniel Lawrence Taylor
In 2018 Timewasters was BAFTA nominated and Daniel Lawrence Taylor who wrote and starred in the series was awarded the RTS Breakthrough Award, so it's no surprise that the time-travelling comedy is back for another run on ITV2.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 9th March 2019Interview: Timewasters creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor
The show follows a four-piece South London jazz band who travel back in time. In Series 2 of ITV2's sitcom Timewasters, we see them transported to 1950's London. The band quickly decide to start a jazz club to rival others.
Steven Broadbent, Telly Binge, 6th March 2019Timewasters creator confirms US version is in the works
Daniel Lawrence Taylor will oversee the US remake which will be produced by Grammy Award-winning artist LL Cool J.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 5th March 2019Timewasters returns to the 1950s
ITV2's hit comedy Timewasters is to return to screens in 2019 with the black London jazz quartet transported to the 1950s.
British Comedy Guide, 8th August 2018