Famalam
- TV sketch show
- BBC Three / BBC One / BBC Two
- 2017 - 2020
- 14 episodes (3 series)
Sketch show starring new BAME talent. Stars Samson Kayo, Vivienne Acheampong, John MacMillan, Tom Moutchi, Gbemisola Ikumelo and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
Further details
Follow the exploits of misunderstood superhero Eclipse, watch the latest edition of William and Funke's over-raunchy morning chat show, and learn the secrets voodoo skills of Croydon's leading witch doctor Professor Lofuko.
We'll also learn a little royal history with grime MC Scribbler P, get a sneak preview of the latest Nollywood blockbuster, and see Midsomer Murders injected with some much needed cultural diversity.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 9th April 2018
- Time
- 9am
- Channel
- BBC Three
- Length
- 20 minutes
Cast & crew
| Samson Kayo | Various |
| Vivienne Acheampong | Various |
| John MacMillan | Various |
| Tom Moutchi | Various |
| Gbemisola Ikumelo | Various |
| Akemnji Ndifornyen | Various |
| Roxy Sternberg (as Roxanne Sternberg) | Various |
| Kieran Hodgson | Ensemble Actor |
| Ninette Finch | Ensemble Actor |
| Ben Sternberg | Ensemble Actor |
| Tom Marshall | Writer |
| Akemnji Ndifornyen | Writer |
| Tom Marshall | Director |
| Akemnji Ndifornyen | Producer |
| Ben Caudell | Executive Producer |
| Chris Sussman | Executive Producer |
| Emily Shapland | Line Producer |
| Gavin Buckley | Editor |
| Julian Fullalove | Production Designer |
| Ross Marshall | Director of Photography |
| Tudor George | Costume Designer |
| Nicola Coleman | Make-up Designer |
| Samuel Karl Bohn | Composer |
| Akemnji Ndifornyen | Composer |
| Lee Watson | Graphics |
| Christopher May | 1st Assistant Director |
| Sarah Asante | Commissioning Editor |
| Alex Moody | Commissioning Editor |
Videos
We all have that one auntie
It's the end of the party and there are leftovers. This is what happens next.
Featuring: Vivienne Acheampong, Roxanne Sternberg & Gbemisola Ikumelo.
This wouldn't happen to Black Panther
This sketch follows the exploits of misunderstood superhero Eclipse.
Featuring: Tom Moutchi.
There is no White Jesus
Jesus answers the desperate pleas of a man in need. But the man is surprised by what he sees.
Featuring: John MacMillan & Kieran Hodgson.
Press
Famalam (BBC3): a sublime achievement of satire
Sean O'Grady enjoys another great BBC3 comedy.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 14th April 2018Famalam's stars: 'We're the rap mixtape of comedy!'
Why are black sketch shows such a rarity in British comedy? As Famalam hits the screen, its team reveal why their show is perfect for the age of social media.
Lanre Bakare, The Guardian, 9th April 2018Famalam, review
All hail Moses 'Motherf***in' Mountree of Midsomer.
Sarah Hughes, i Newspaper, 9th April 2018