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.

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Rose Matafeo interview

The comedian opens up on modern dating, periods, sex and her new sitcom Starstruck.

Harvey Day, BBC, 25th April 2021

Rose Matafeo shines in this sweet millennial romcom

Most of the scenes here would fit quite happily into a Bridget Jones film as Matafeo brings charm to her goofy heroine.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 25th April 2021

Rose Matafeo's comedy Is Notting Hill for millennials

The show is extremely perceptive throughout about modern dating but perhaps nowhere better than in one soon-to-be-memed scene.

Alicia Lansom, Refinery 29, 25th April 2021

Starstruck review

Why is Starstruck a BBC Three commission with a late-night terrestrial slot, when it has 'mainstream' written right through it?

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th April 2021

Starstruck, BBC3, review

A screwball romcom full of chemistry.

Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 25th April 2021

Starstruck: best end-of-20s panic sitcom since Girls?

It might not break new ground. But this romantic comedy has extra polish, gemstone one-liners and ... Minnie Driver.

Joel Golby, The Guardian, 24th April 2021

A gloriously funny take on modern romance

If you're still pining for Fleabag, then help could finally be at hand in the form of Starstruck - the six-part comedy series from Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning comedian Rose Matafeo.

Becky Gamester-Newton, BT, 24th April 2021

Al Roberts interview

The actor, writer and director on the things that make him laugh the most.

The Guardian, 23rd April 2021

Starstruck: another sign TV is taking romcom seriously

The comedian's sweet, smart and generous first sitcom follows Jessie, who wakes up after a one-night stand to discover her lover is a film star.

Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 22nd April 2021

Rose Matafeo on her new romcom, Starstruck

'People have been constantly asking, "So who was it?, when did this happen to you?",' she says. 'I'm like, "It didn't happen to me. I swear to God!"

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th April 2021

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