Buffering. Image shows left to right: Greg (Paul G Raymond), Thalia (Janine Harouni), Olivia (Elena Saurel), Iain (Iain Stirling), Robbie (Sean Sagar), Ashley (Rosa Robson), Rosie (Jessie Cave). Credit: Avalon Television
Buffering
- TV sitcom
- ITV2
- 2021 - 2023
- 12 episodes (2 series)
A sitcom starring Iain Stirling as a children's TV presenter. Also features Elena Saurel, Jessie Cave, Janine Harouni, Rosa Robson, Paul G Raymond and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2
Buffering. Image shows from L to R: Iain (Iain Stirling), Olivia (Elena Saurel). Copyright: Avalon Television
Iain and Olivia debate whether they are ready to become parents as the first scan looms, while Ashley gets the three-year itch as Greg tries to celebrate their anniversary, and Rosie takes care of Tamagotchi toys with Thalia's reluctant help.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 5th August 2021
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- ITV2
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Cast & crew
| Iain Stirling | Iain |
| Elena Saurel | Olivia |
| Jessie Cave | Rosie |
| Janine Harouni | Thalia |
| Rosa Robson | Ashley |
| Paul G Raymond | Greg |
| Steve Bugeja | Finn |
| Phil Fletcher | Larry the Lizard |
| Lolly Adefope | Chef Diane |
| Alistair Green | Clive |
| Emily Lloyd-Saini | Dawn |
| Iain Stirling | Writer |
| Steve Bugeja | Writer |
| Christine Robertson | Script Editor |
| Martin Stirling | Director |
| Richard Allen-Turner | Executive Producer |
| Jon Thoday | Executive Producer |
| Serena Cullen | Producer |
| Peter Miller | Line Producer |
| Emma Collins | Editor |
| Cat Gregory | Editor |
| Humphrey Jaeger | Production Designer |
| Nicky Bligh | Casting Director |
| Lucia Santa-Maria | Costume Designer |
| Chris Banks (as Banks & Wag) | Composer |
| Wag Marshall-Page (as Banks & Wag) | Composer |
| Toby Moore | Director of Photography |
| Mariella Spoto | Make-up Designer |
| Scott Hebden | Graphics |
| Dean Byfield | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
TV Review: Buffering, ITV2, episode 2
The end of episode two marks a distinct change of tone.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th August 2021Buffering review
Having a cast that can light up the screen is no substitute for a confident script with a sense of purpose - and in Buffering, it seems this crucial element is still waiting to load.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th August 2021Buffering review game of millennial catchphrase bingo
The new comedy from Love Island narrator Iain Stirling draws deeply on his own experience in that very demanding field of children's entertainment - the trouble is, it's not that funny.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 5th August 2021