Goodness Gracious Me
- TV sketch show
- BBC Two
- 1998 - 2015
- 23 episodes (3 series)
British-Asian sketch show starring Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal, Kulvinder Ghir and Nina Wadia. Stars Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal, Kulvinder Ghir, Nina Wadia, Dave Lamb and more.
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Radio Times review
Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kulvinder Ghir, Meera Syal, Nina Wadia and "token white" Dave Lamb have lost none of their comedic talent since this sketch show last graced our screens in 2001. Shown as part of BBC Two's 50th anniversary celebrations, this one-off is a selection of new sketches featuring familiar characters, including the man who believes everything has its origins in India (Sherlock and pretty well every other TV detective from Poirot to Columbo) and oh-so-British social climber Mr Kapoor (this time hoping to stand as a Ukip candidate for Parliament).
Among the new routines is an Indian version of Mary Poppins, a clever dig at one of our more right-wing newspapers in The Delhi Mail and a remake of The Frost Report's class sketch that almost works. It's not exactly subtle humour but the simple concept of taking Asian stereotypes and turning them on their heads is as relevant as ever.
Jane Rackham, Radio Times, 26th May 2014Goodness Gracious Me: Reunion Special review
The BBC Two anniversary edition of the ground-breaking comedy Goodness Gracious Me was an ideal way to round off a Bank Holiday.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 26th May 2014Goodness Gracious Me Special 2014 review
A culture-clash comedy that shows no signs of ageing.
Ellen E. Jones, The Independent, 26th May 2014Interview: Meera Syal on Goodness Gracious Me
The award-winning comedy show is back with a new one-off special. So we asked star Meera Syal for her favourite memories, and why she thinks it was so successful.
Jennifer Rodger, The Mirror, 25th May 2014TV preview: Goodness Gracious Me Special
In this one-off special, expect to be reacquainted with well-known characters including the competitive grandmothers and the Kapoors (pronounced Cooper).
The Yorkshire Post, 24th May 2014Going for an English all over again
Goodness Gracious Me, back after 13 years, is topical all right. The characters want to join UKIP.
James Rampton, The Independent, 23rd May 2014Meera Syal interview
Meera Syal chats to TV Choice about reviving the hit comedy show Goodness Gracious Me.
Nick Fiaca, TV Choice, 20th May 2014How we made Goodness Gracious Me
Sanjeev Bhaskar: 'How could a show with more than 100 characters in it be peddling stereotypes?'
Laura Barnett, The Guardian, 5th May 2014Goodness Gracious Me revived for new special
The hit BBC sketch show Goodness Gracious Me is to be resurrected for a special one off edition to celebrate 50 years of BBC Two.
British Comedy Guide, 6th March 2014