The Power Of Parker
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2023 - 2025
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Comedy about a self-made man struggling to keep his head above water as the 1980s turn into the 1990s. Stars Conleth Hill, Rosie Cavaliero, Sian Gibson, George Costigan, Sheila Reid and more.
- Returns on Friday on BBC1 at 9:30pm with Series 2, Episode 1
Press clippings
The Power Of Parker star reveals Phillip Schofield joke cut from Series 2
The Power Of Parker returns to the BBC this week for another hilarious series - but star and creator Sian Gibson has revealed that some '90s references had to be cut.
Lauren Morris, The Mirror, 19th May 2025The Power Of Parker to return for Series 2
The Power Of Parker is to return to BBC One for a second series.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd May 2024Comedy.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 2024I 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 2023The Power Of Parker review
You'll find yourself drawn in by the story, wanting to know just how the house of cards Martin has built around himself will come tumbling down.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th July 2023Tough times have created nostalgia for 1980s and 1990s Britain, says Paul Coleman
Creator of new BBC show The Power Of Parker says young audiences are drawn to the idea of 'a simpler time'.
Tara Conlan, The Guardian, 29th July 2023The Power Of Parker review
This comedy-drama wishes it was a Victoria Wood show.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 28th July 2023The Power Of Parker review
An intriguing romp with echoes of Steve Coogan and Victoria Wood.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 28th July 2023The Power Of Parker review
A saucy, super-charged nostalgia trip.
Sharon Lougher, The Telegraph, 28th July 2023The Power Of Parker captures the particular quirks of Nineties northern England
Sian Gibson and Paul Coleman's new series is comic perfection - but perhaps not everyone will find it funny.
Rachel Cooke, The New Statesman, 26th July 2023