Common Sense
Common Sense

Common Sense

  • TV comedy
  • BBC Two
  • 2017
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

A topical comedy news show for BBC Two featuring real members of the public. Stars Ruth Jones.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2

This week's stories include: Trump's dirty dossier; Mr Kipling's getting smaller; Theresa May's Brexit plans speech; Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson; a 100-year-old woman; Tristram Hunt's resignation and the rise of UKIP; plus nipple reduction surgery.

Preview clips

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 18th January 2017
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ruth Jones Narrator
Production team
Tom Hutchings Producer
Victoria Ray Producer
Lucy Whelan Producer
Tania Alexander Executive Producer
Natalie Rose Edit Producer
Jayne Topping Edit Producer
Katy Wingrove Edit Producer
Dylan Chase Editor
John Rosser Editor
Charlie Smedley Editor
Oren Yaniv Editor
Chris Hooker Editor
Neil Pollock Director of Photography
Lee York Director of Photography
Tom Howe Composer
Stephen Tait Composer

Video

Thoughts on Donald Trump

Real British people discussing Trump and allegations of his links to Russia.

Press

In a seeming attempt to emulate Gogglebox's off-the-cuff brilliance, this topical series featuring members of the public is filmed just a few days prior to transmission. Although previews are, as such, unavailable, expect the requisite mix of homespun wit and plenty of Trump and Brexit-themed gags. However, whether this lot have the unassuming comedic skills of Sandy and Sandra, let alone Scarlett Moffatt, remains to be seen.

Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 18th January 2017

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