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 2
Further details
Follow the altruistic schemes of thwarted Nigerian philanthropist Prince Alyusi, watch the over-amorous daytime antics of TV hosts/lovers, William and Funke, and meet Sassy Black Friend - the co-star of every rom-com ever.
We'll also enter the golden age of Nollywood television, with a sneak peek of the latest binge-watch from Lagos, learn how to deal with an unwanted wingman, and get garage MC Scribbler P's take on the Winter Olympics.
Plus, after years of working alone, Detective Moses Mountree gets a new partner. And he's not happy...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 16th April 2018
- Time
- 9am
- Channel
- BBC Three
- Length
- 20 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 22nd April 2018 | 10:00pm | BBC2 |
| Thursday 16th July 2020 | 10:00pm | Dave |
| Friday 17th July 2020 | 2:10am | Dave |
| Thursday 20th May 2021 | 11:20pm | Dave |
| Monday 19th July 2021 | 10:40pm | Dave |
| Sunday 10th October 2021 | 12:30am | Dave |
| Tuesday 22nd March 2022 | 11:05pm | BBC3 |
| Wednesday 23rd March 2022 | 3:30am | BBC3 |
| Wednesday 4th May 2022 | 3:10am | Dave |
| Monday 6th June 2022 | 3:10am | Dave |
| Thursday 1st June 2023 | 10:50pm | BBC3 |
| Friday 2nd June 2023 | 1:35am | BBC3 |
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 |
| Harry Mett | Ensemble Actor |
| Emma Pierson | Ensemble Actor |
| Ben Sternberg | Ensemble Actor |
| Julie T. Wallace | Ensemble Actor |
| Ben Caudell | Writer |
| Tom Marshall | Writer |
| Akemnji Ndifornyen | Writer |
| Ben Ashenden | Writer |
| Catherine Brinkworth | Writer |
| Sarah Morgan | Writer |
| Alexander Owen | 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
The Sassy Black Friend
Introducing Sassy Black Friend, the stereotypical co-star of every romcom ever.
Featuring: John MacMillan, Gbemisola Ikumelo & Emma Pierson.
If Nollywood did Game Of Thrones
We enter the golden age of Nollywood television, including a sneak peek of the latest binge-watch from Lagos.
Featuring: Samson Kayo, Vivienne Acheampong, John MacMillan, Roxanne Sternberg, Tom Moutchi & Gbemisola Ikumelo.
Why a wingman is for life
A wingman is for life, not just for summer. And here is why.
Featuring: Samson Kayo, Roxanne Sternberg, Tom Moutchi & Ben Sternberg.
Press
It was first seen on BBC Three earlier this year but this black British sketch show gets a deserved airing on BBC Two. As with all such enterprises, not every idea lands. But the likes of thwarted Nigerian philanthropist Prince Alyusi, forever trying to give away his money to suspicious strangers - make it well worth a look.
Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 15th April 2018