Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Nikesh Patel), Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television
Starstruck

Starstruck

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2021 - 2023
  • 18 episodes (3 series)

Comedy about a 20-something juggling two dead end jobs who discovers she's slept with a film star. Stars Rose Matafeo, Nikesh Patel, Emma Sidi, Alastair Roberts, Joe Barnes and more.

Press clippings

Starstruck made Rose Matafeo famous, then fans got strange

Rose Matafeo is thinking about retiring. She's just bought her first home, in London, where the Kiwi comedian has lived for almost a decade. "I'm a homeowner. I never thought I would ever own a home. My parents don't own a home, so I beat them," she says, with a laugh.

Hannah Story, The Age, 15th March 2024

Comedy.co.uk Awards 2023 shortlist

The 60 TV and radio programmes shortlisted across the 10 categories in the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2023 have been revealed. Voting is now open to determine the winners.

British Comedy Guide, 8th January 2024

The 50 best TV shows of 2023 - 50 to 11

Featuring Rain Dogs (No. 50), The Change (No. 46) and Boat Story (No. 45).

The Guardian, 1st December 2023

I Talk Telly Awards 2023 nominations announced

Black Ops, Changing Ends, Dreaming Whilst Black, Extraordinary, Juice, The Power Of Parker, Ruby Speaking and Significant Other are amongst the nominees in the I Talk Telly Awards 2023. Voting is now open.

British Comedy Guide, 11th November 2023

Starstruck review

After some second-series script floppiness, the writing seems sharper, with great cameos.

Barbara Ellen, The Observer, 3rd September 2023

Starstruck review

Rose Matafeo's romcom ditches the love story (and is better than ever).

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 28th August 2023

Starstruck review

Rose Matafeo's beloved BBC romcom hasn't lost any of its charm.

Kirsten Grant, The Telegraph, 28th August 2023

Starstruck review

There are so many shows and movies about how to find 'the one', Starstruck series 3 is about how to handle what comes next.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 28th August 2023

Starstruck's Rose Matafeo: Rob Lowe, Nelson Mandela and me

The comedian on her hippy parents and the culture that made her.

Jake Helm, The Sunday Times, 27th August 2023

Nikesh Patel interview

The actor on the joy of working with Rose Matafeo, his early exit from Celebrity Hunted and his fondness for Uno.

Tim Lewis, The Observer, 27th August 2023

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