Undoing Martin Parker. Image shows from L to R: Diane (Rosie Cavaliero), Martin Parker (Conleth Hill), Kath (Sian Gibson)
The Power Of Parker

The Power Of Parker

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2023
  • 6 episodes (1 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, Jason Barnett, George Costigan and more.

Press clippings

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

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

The 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 2023

Tough 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 2023

The Power Of Parker review

This comedy-drama wishes it was a Victoria Wood show.

Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 28th July 2023

The Power Of Parker review

An intriguing romp with echoes of Steve Coogan and Victoria Wood.

Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 28th July 2023

The Power Of Parker review

A saucy, super-charged nostalgia trip.

Sharon Lougher, The Telegraph, 28th July 2023

The 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

BBC's Undoing Martin Parker filming underway in Bolton

TV cameras rolled into the 'Hollywood of the North' as filming got underway for a new BBC comedy.

Jack Tooth, Bolton News, 30th January 2023

BBC confirms Undoing Martin Parker series

The BBC has confirmed the commissioning of a new period comedy series set in 1990, from Car Share writers Sian Gibson and Paul Coleman.

British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2022

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