COMEDY fans will soon be able to get their fix of comedian Dave Gorman, as he returns to his hit TV show Modern Life is Goodish.
Comedian Dave Gorman last fronted the show seven years ago, but he will now return on Monday 24th February on UKTV.
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Show bosses have green lit a four hour-long specials for Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish, which comes seven years after Gorman was axed.
Last year Gorman opened up about the comeback as he said: “I’m delighted to be getting back in the Goodish saddle.
“It’s been 7 years since I hung up my Modern Life Is Goodish clicker and in that time, life has definitely got 7 years moderner – so there should be plenty to get my teeth into.”
Modern Life is Goodish originally aired between 2013 and 2017 for five series.
It pulled in a loyal fan base and held an average 1.5 million viewers per episode.
Gorman originally stepped back from his comedy show after struggling with an intense workload, which had him clocking 100 hours per week.
UKTV boss Mark Iddon said: “I’m massively thrilled to announce the return of Modern Life Is Goodish to the U&Dave audience.
“Dave Gorman’s unique comedic insights and witty PowerPoint presentations have always resonated with our audience…
“His ability to dissect the quirks of modern life with humour and intelligence is unmatched.
“I can’t wait to dive back into the joyous and thought-provoking observations that make modern life not just good, but goodish.
“In a world where everything’s ‘meh’, we could use a dose of ‘ish’. It’s great to have you back, Dave!”
Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish airs at 9pm on U&Dave on Monday 24th February.
Best BBC comedies
We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen.
Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) – Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring John Cleese and Connie Booth spans decades. It follows rude and intolerant Basil Fawlty (Cleese) as he attempts to improve the reputation of his hotel.
Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) – The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Sir David Jason starred as ambitious market trader Derek “Del Boy” Trotter whilst Nicholas Lyndhurst played his younger half-brother Rodney. Set in working-class Peckham in south-east London, it follows the highs and lows of the lives of the Trotters’, in particular their brazen attempts to get rich.
Blackadder (1983 – 1989) – Four series were made of the iconic show, created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson. Each series spans a different historical period as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder (Atkinson) tries to better himself in each society. Accompanied by his dogsbody Baldrick (Tony Robinson), trouble always ensues. A TV poll in 2004 found that Blackadder was voted the second-best British sitcom of all time
Absolutely Fabulous (1992 – 2012) – Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star as failing PR guru Edina ‘Eddie’ Monsoon and alcoholic fashionista Patsy Stone. The pair embark on heavy-drinking sessions and abuse drugs in a desperate attempt to stay ‘hip’. Eddie constantly chases bizarre fads and fails to lose weight whilst her disappointed and neglected daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha) looks on.
Little Britain (2003 – 2006) – The premise is simple. A sketch show which features different British people from all walks of life that are engaged in all sorts of comical scenarios. Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the pair created iconic pop culture characters. Viewers loved obnoxious council estate teenager Vicky Pollard, morbidly obese scrounger Bubbles Devere, slimming coach Marjorie Dawes, despondent office worker Carol Beer, disgraced politician Sir Norman Fry, of course the iconic Lou and Andy!
The Catherine Tate Show (2004-2015) – A sketch show starring the likes of Catherine Tate. She made iconic characters such as rowdy schoolgirl Lauren Cooper with her line ‘Am I bovvered?’. Other characters featured Bernie the nurse, the aga saga woman, complaining couple Janice and Ray, and of course her infamous ‘Nan’, Joannie Taylor. The last character herself spawned multiple specials and even a movie.
Gavin and Stacey (2007 – Present) The series tells the story of Gavin (Matthew Horne) and Stacey (Joanna Page). The pair embarked on an online and telephone romance for six months. But when they finally decide to be together properly, their friends and family get in the way. Ruth Jones and James Corden created the beloved show, which has been going for over a decade. The 2019 Christmas special was the most-watched comedy in 17 years and the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade.
