Famalam
TV Show · Comedy

A new comedy sketch show where no area of the universe is off-limits, from alien encounters in the outer-space, to what happens when a man is left on his own in a house for 10 minutes holding only a phone and a remote.

2017 · 20m
Starring Emma Pierson, John Macmillan, Roxy Sternberg

Season 1

  • EPISODE 2
    Episode 1
    The first episode of the show follows the exploits of misunderstood superhero Eclipse, has the latest edition of William and Funke's over-raunchy morning chat show and learns the secret voodoo skills of Croydon's leading witch doctor, Professor Lofuko. Plus there's a little royal history with grime MC Scribbler P, a sneak preview of the latest Nollywood blockbuster, and Midsomer Murders gets injected with some much-needed cultural diversity.
    20m
  • EPISODE 3
    Episode 2
    What's the latest altruistic schemes of thwarted Nigerian philanthropist Prince Alyusi, watch the overamorous daytime antics of TV hosts/lovers William and Funke, and introducing Sassy Black Friend, the co-star of every romcom ever. We also enter the golden age of Nollywood television, including a sneak peek of the latest binge-watch from Lagos, learn how to deal with an unwanted wingman, and garage MC Scribbler P gives his take on the Winter Olympics. After years of working alone, Detective Moses Mountree gets a new partner, which he's not happy about.
    20m
  • EPISODE 4
    Episode 3
    We look ahead to the next actor to play James Bond, hang out with never-satiated chicken-loving schoolboy Fat Sam, and let rap star Swayze sell us some tat. We also learn some important football skills from Senegalese soccer star Patrick Okwonge Okwomge, and get educated on early black British history with garage MC and academic Scribbler P. Meanwhile in Midsomer, Detective Moses Mountree has problems with some traditional country pastimes. Big problems.
    20m
  • EPISODE 5
    Episode 4
    We get a front row seat at the Oscars of the Nollywood film industry, the Kemmy Awards. Scribbler P gives us an important lesson on Black Cinema History. Meanwhile in Midsomer, things turn ugly when Detective Moses Mountree gets his weapon out again. Has there been a contravention of the country code?
    20m
  • EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    In the first episode of the second series, we'll find out if All Lives Matter, catch up with the ever-thwarted Nigerian philanthropist Prince Alyusi and discover what happens when you express your real feelings about Beyoncé. We'll learn some Black Oscar History with garage MC Scribbler P, see what happens when Nollywood does Love Island and watch our favourite competitive Aunties battle it out at a wedding.
    20m
  • EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    Detective Mountree solves more crime with a new Chinese partner, a cosmetically enhanced woman has a wardrobe malfunction at a bus stop and our favourite competitive Aunties battle it out by a relative's death bed. Nollywood film giants - Fantastic Egusi - take on the heist genre, with a sneak peek of the latest binge-watch from Lagos, learn how not to greet a new colleague in the office and garage MC Scribbler P schools us on Black Military History. Plus, a group of friends duke it out for the Ultimate Prize.
    19m

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Cast & Crew

  • Emma Pierson
    Actor
  • John Macmillan
    Actor
  • Roxy Sternberg
    Actor
  • Tom Moutchi
    Actor
  • Vivienne Acheampong
    Actor
  • Samson Kayo
    Actor
  • Gbemisola Ikumelo
    Actor
  • B‌C
    Ben Caudell
    Producer
  • Akemnji Ndifernyan
    Producer

About

Famalam

Comedy

A new comedy sketch show where no area of the universe is off-limits, from alien encounters in the outer-space, to what happens when a man is left on his own in a house for 10 minutes holding only a phone and a remote.

Information

Studio
BBC3
Released
2017
© 2018 BBC

Languages

Original Audio
English, English (United Kingdom)
Subtitles

English (United Kingdom) (SDH)

  • Español (México)
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Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Botswana
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

Asia Pacific

  • Australia
  • Cambodia
  • Fiji
  • 香港 (廣東話–繁體)
  • Indonesia (English)
  • 日本
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • 澳門 (廣東話–繁體)
  • Malaysia (English)
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Mongolia
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • 대한민국
  • 台灣
  • Thailand
  • Turkmenistan
  • Vietnam

Europe

  • Armenia
  • Österreich
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France (Français)
  • Deutschland
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italia
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg (English)
  • Malta
  • Moldova, Republic Of
  • Nederland
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal (Português)
  • Россия
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • España
  • Sverige
  • Schweiz
  • Türkiye (English)
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom

Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina (Español)
  • Bahamas
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bolivia (Español)
  • Brasil
  • Virgin Islands, British
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile (Español)
  • Colombia (Español)
  • Costa Rica (Español)
  • Dominica
  • República Dominicana
  • Ecuador (Español)
  • El Salvador (Español)
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala (Español)
  • Honduras (Español)
  • México
  • Nicaragua (Español)
  • Panamá
  • Paraguay (Español)
  • Perú
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Venezuela (Español)

The United States and Canada

  • Canada (English)
  • Canada (Français)
  • United States
  • Estados Unidos (Español México)