Jessica Knappett
Jessica Knappett

Jessica Knappett

  • 39 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

Press clippings

Avoidance Series 2 begins filming with Aisling Bea and Matthew Lewis

Aisling Bea, Colin Hoult and Matthew Lewis are amongst the new cast joining Avoidance as filming begins on the second series of Romesh Ranganathan's sitcom.

British Comedy Guide, 8th November 2023

Ghosts' best guest stars (so far) from Jennifer Saunders to Kylie

Standing out among the rock-solid ensemble that is the cast of BBC's Ghosts is no mean feat. As we await the fifth and final series, here are some of the show's most memorable guest performances so far.

Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 3rd August 2023

Romesh Ranganthan's Avoidance gets second series

Romesh Ranganathan's parenting sitcom has been awarded a second series on BBC One.

British Comedy Guide, 24th May 2023

Jessica Knappett was almost in Almost Royal

Jessica Knappett was cast in the E4 mockumentary Almost Royal alongside Ed Gamble but had to pull out because of Drifters her replacement Amy Hoggart has revealed.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd May 2023

TV review: Avoidance, BBC One

It's no what you might expect from a BBC One sitcom but this is a bittersweet gem well worth catching. No need to avoid it.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th June 2022

Avoidance review

Romesh Ranganathan may make you feel seen in the worst way.

Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 10th June 2022

Avoidance review

Romesh Ranganathan's sadcom creation is a punishing bore.

Marianka Swain, The Telegraph, 10th June 2022

Meet The Richardsons returning for two more series

Meet The Richardsons is returning for two more series on Dave, with 20 new episodes ordered.

British Comedy Guide, 12th May 2022

Romesh Ranganathan to star in sitcom Avoidance

Romesh Ranganathan has created a new BBC One sitcom. He will star as beta male father Jonathan in Avoidance, forced to change his life for the sake of their son when his partner throws him out.

British Comedy Guide, 17th January 2022

Outsiders review

There are strong Taskmaster vibes to Outsiders, with contestants challenged to take on various trials by an unyielding authority figure who rates their variously awful, but occasionally brilliant, attempts.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th September 2021

Share this page