The Gemma Factor. Gemma (Anna Gilthorpe). Copyright: Freeform Productions
The Gemma Factor

The Gemma Factor

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2010
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom following the story of ambitious Gemma Collinge as she attempts to find fame before she reaches 21. Stars Anna Gilthorpe, Ross Adams, Emma Kearney, Angus Barnett, Gwyneth Powell and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1

Gemma Collinge wants to be famous and hounded by the world's press by the time she turns 21. Six weeks to go and her dream inches closer when agent Kenny invites her in for a chat.

Preview clips

Further details

The Gemma Factor. Image shows from L to R: Jeff (Ross Adams), Gemma (Anna Gilthorpe). Copyright: Freeform Productions

Gemma Collinge wants to be famous. Stylist Jeff goes in to overdrive whilst Nell questions the validity of her friend's pursuit for megastardom. But nothing can stand in Gemma's way; not her job, her Nana, or her lack of talent - this is it! Or so Gemma thinks... until she discovers one very big, very serious problem.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 9th March 2010
Time
10:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 11th March 2010 12:10am BBC3
Saturday 13th March 2010 1:15am BBC3

Cast & crew

Cast
Anna Gilthorpe Gemma
Ross Adams Jeff
Emma Kearney Janet
Angus Barnett Kenny
Gwyneth Powell Nana
Hannah Kew Nell
Claire King Betty
Tony Pitts Ted
Philip McGinley Keiran
Adam Gillen Lee
Ashley Taylor-Rhys Dom
Guest cast
Dean Aspen Cash
Andrew Ellis Bingo
Writing team
Tony Pitts Writer
Connal Orton Script Editor
Production team
John Henderson Director
Joanna Blake Producer
Rebecca Papworth Executive Producer
Cheryl Taylor Executive Producer
Juliet Charlesworth Executive Producer
Ann Lavelle Executive Producer
Peter Hallworth Editor
Janet Hampson Casting Director
Augustin Bousfield Composer

Video

Styling For The Audition

Jeff gives Gemma some styling help.

Featuring: Ross Adams (Jeff), Anna Gilthorpe (Gemma), Hannah Kew (Nell) & Tony Pitts (Ted).

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