The Outlaws
- TV comedy drama
- BBC One
- 2021 - 2022
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Stephen Merchant comedy drama following seven people serving community payback in Bristol. Also features Christopher Walken, Rhianne Barreto, Gamba Cole, Darren Boyd, Eleanor Tomlinson and more.
- Due to return for Series 3
Press clippings
"We're going back to silly": what's the next turn for British comedy in era of nostalgia?
It's no joke for new shows as classic favourites live on while investment in sitcoms and sketches falters.
Alexandra Topping, The Guardian, 16th February 2024The best British crime comedy TV series
Who knew drug gangs, murder and front-line policing could be such a barrel of laughs? Featuring Matt Berry's Year Of The Rabbit, brand-new Black Ops and more.
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 3rd June 2023The Outlaws returning to BBC One for Series 3
The Outlaws is returning for a third series on BBC One, the corporation has confirmed. Creator Stephen Merchant says "we found there was so much meat still on the bone and still so much to do with the characters".
British Comedy Guide, 31st March 2023Comedy.co.uk Awards 2022 shortlist
The 60 TV and radio programmes shortlisted across the 10 categories in the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2022 have been revealed. Voting is now open to determine the winners.
British Comedy Guide, 9th January 2023I Talk Telly Awards nominations revealed
Nominations have been announced for the 2022 awards of television news and blog site I Talk Telly.
British Comedy Guide, 13th November 2022Bloods and Toast Of Tinseltown up for Rose d'Or Award
Bloods, Toast Of Tinseltown, The Outlaws and This Is Going To Hurt are amongst the British comedies nominated in the 61st annual international Rose d'Or Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 5th November 2022Bloods, Ellie & Natasia, Question Team, Toast up for Rose d'Or awards
Bloods, Ellie & Natasia, Question Team and Toast Of Tinseltown have been nominated in the Comedy category of the international Rose d'Or awards. Meanwhile Buffering, Chivalry, Everything I Know About Love, Frayed and The Outlaws feature in the Comedy Drama and Sitcom category.
British Comedy Guide, 12th October 2022Stephen Merchant interview
"People assume I'm the nerdy guy. That's my schtick." The comedian explains why he's nothing like his on-screen image.
Michael Odell, The Times, 11th June 2022The Outlaws review
Slapstick gags, sex, violence... this Merchant caper is a mess.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 6th June 2022Stephen Merchant interview
The comedy legend on what inspired his new show, what to expect from the latest episodes - and why 'two seasons and a special' doesn't apply here.
David Craig, Radio Times, 5th June 2022