La La Land. Image shows from L to R: Gary Garner (Marc Wootton), Brendan Allen (Marc Wootton), Shirley Ghostman (Marc Wootton). Copyright: Showtime / Fooling Nobody
La La Land

La La Land

  • TV sketch show
  • BBC Three
  • 2010
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

A prank comedy/reality show starring Marc Wootton. Made for US TV, but also broadcast in Britain via BBC Three. Stars Marc Wootton and Julian Barratt.

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Series 1, Episode 2 - Week Two

Gary shocks guests at an industry function with some outrageous anecdotes; Shirley uses his psychic powers to help a private investigator; and Brendan pitches an up-and-coming producer his latest idea in a seedy motel room.

Preview clips

Further details

La La Land. Gary Garner (Marc Wootton). Copyright: Showtime / Fooling Nobody

In week two Shirley, Brendan and Gary continue trying to get noticed by Hollywood's power players.

At an industry function, Gary ignores advice from his mentor, Ruta Lee, on the most effective way to network when he shocks guests with his outrageous anecdotes.

Over in Burbank, Shirley uses his psychic powers to help a private investigator solve an adultery case hoping it will bring him media exposure.

In a seedy motel room, Brendan pitches an up-and-coming producer his latest idea. Inspired by the producer's positive feedback, Brendan uses his son Jack's tuition money for a one-day shoot in an effort to make his idea a reality.

Notes

First broadcast in America on Showtime, 1st February 2010.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 4th May 2010
Time
10:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 5th May 2010 12:45am BBC3
Saturday 8th May 2010 1:15am BBC3
Sunday 9th May 2010 11:10pm BBC3
Monday 27th December 2010 2:15am BBC3

Cast & crew

Cast
Marc Wootton Brendan Allen
Marc Wootton Shirley Ghostman
Marc Wootton Gary Garner
Julian Barratt Narrator
Production team
Misha Manson-Smith Director
Alexandra Reed (as Alexandra J. Reed) Producer
Misha Manson-Smith Executive Producer
Charlie Siskel Executive Producer
Marc Wootton Executive Producer
A.J. Catoline Editor
David Maturana Production Designer
Steve Mason Composer

Videos

Shirley's Psychic Investigation

Shirley tries to help a private investigator solve a case.

Featuring: Marc Wootton (Shirley Ghostman).

Don't Sass Me!

Gary Garner is learning how to be successful in America.

Featuring: Marc Wootton (Gary Garner).

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