Grandma's House is a new comedy for BBC2. It's written by Simon Amstell and long term collaborator Dan Swimer. The series stars Simon Amstell playing a version of himself; a television presenter who is quitting his job to try and do something more meaningful with his life. Each episode is set at Grandma's House where Simon's Jewish family regularly congregate to catch up. Everything happens under Grandma's (Linda Bassett - East Is East Larkrise to Candleford) watchful eye who is desperate to see everything going well. The show also stars BAFTA winner Rebecca Front (The Thick of It Nighty Nighty) who plays Simon's mum Tanya a large than life single woman who's looking for love and dotes on her famous son. The rest of the cast includes the late Geoffrey Hutchings (Benidorm Sunshine) as Grandpa James Smith (In The Loop The Armando Iannucci Shows) as Clive Samantha Spiro (Cor Blimey Tomorrow La Scala) as Auntie Liz and introduces Jamal Hadjkura as her son Adam.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks host Simon Amstell and team captain Phill Jupitus have a rare out of hours get together to look back at some exclusive never-before-aired deleted material from the last 3 series. This Exclusive DVD Featurette includes clips ranging from the too rude too drunk too nasty too sweary too awkward and in absolutely no instances too funny for TV. Also featured on this 'Best of' DVD are compilation special episodes from the last three series presented by Simon Amstell (2007-2009): Never Mind the Buzzcocks - Technically the Best Series Ever. A thrilling look back at what were technically some excellent moments from the last series. Featuring a galaxy of technically good celebrity bookings and many many technically funny sentences. Yes! Never Mind The Buzzcocks - A Moving Tribute. A touching retrospective on Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Never Mind The Buzzcocks - Imagine a mildly amusing panel show. Alan Yentob takes a look back at the most talked about moments from the series including Amy Winehouse spitting Preston walking and Lilly Allen controversially wearing funny glasses.
Simon Amstell is a comedian who has built a reputation for his open intelligent and thought-provoking stand-up.
Grandpa is dead. Simon is living with Grandma. Having lost his presenting career and London flat Simon (Simon Amstell) is now set to act in an exciting low key BBC comedy. After the death of her husband, Grandma (Linda Bassett) is keen to suggest that everything is definitely fine, meanwhile Simon's mum, Tanya (BAFTA award winning Rebecca Front) and her sister Liz (Olivier award winning Samantha Spiro) haven't spoken since the funeral.We also see the return of recovering alcoholic Clive (James Smith), willing to do whatever it takes to win back Tanya. And Liz's son, Adam (Jamal Hadjkura) who is still odd. Simon Amstell and Dan Swimer's critically acclaimed BBC2 comedy brings their painfully honest writing together with one of the finest casts on television, including winner of the Best Female Newcomer at The British Comedy Awards, Samantha Spiro as Liz
“You wake up... and it just gets darker.”;This is Simon Amstell’s stand-up show ‘NUMB’ recorded live at the BBC.;Following an international tour including a seven week residency in New York City Amstell returned to London for this final performance. Also on this disc an extended interview with Alan Yentob and the short documentary ‘Numb in New York’.;“Simon Amstell has a gift for taking a social norm and gently mocking it until it seems utterly ridiculous. Highly literate... an endearing mixture of off handed candor and sharp wit. Such ease and understatement makes him very good company.”;The New York Times;Extras;Numb In New York Interview With Alan Yentob
An ordinary family are accused of murder when a stranger dies at their dinner table. Two-time BAFTA winner Chris Langham (Help, The Thick of It) stars as bumbling father Tom Thompson and inimitable British comedian Simon Amstell (Never Mind the Buzzcocks) makes his film debut as a sinister psychotherapist. Combining the quietly surreal with the beautifully mundane, this award-winning comedy tells the hilarious and heart breaking story of how The Thompsons became known as the 'Family of Killers'.Black Pond was nominated for Outstanding Debut at BAFTA.
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