C4 comedy & entertainment - what's in store summer 2014

2 June 2014

Friday Night Dinner, Channel 4.

TX: Friday 20 June, 10:00pm

In the new series, Adam gains a new female admirer - an 11-year old girl, Jonny gets the world's worst tattoo, Dad gives the boys a graphic lecture on sex education, Mum practices being a counsellor on her horrified family, Grandma goes back out with the terrifying Mr Morris, Jim accidentally swallows his dog’s sleeping pills, and... there's a wedding. Friday Night Dinner is written and produced by Robert Popper, whose combined credits as a writer/producer/script editor include Look Around You, Peep Show, South Park, The Inbetweeners, Him & Her and The IT Crowd. He is also the author - as Robin Cooper - of the bestselling Timewaster Letters books.

Prod Co: Big Talk

The Mimic S2, Channel 4.

The Mimic returns for a second series revisiting Martin Hurdle (Terry Mynott), a seemingly unremarkable maintenance man who in fact conceals an exceptional talent.

Prod Co: Running Bare

Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy, E4.

Noel Fielding returns with his psychedelic brand of comedy bringing back some of his familiar characters for more adventures in brand new settings.

Prod Co: Secret Peter

Jon Richardson Grows Up, Channel 4.

Mortgages, marriage and parenthood - all big words from the ‘Adult World’ that strike fear into the heart of 30-somethings everywhere. Now, award-winning comedian Jon Richardson will get to grips with the real big issues in his brand new show for Channel 4 ‘Jon Richardson Grows Up.’ In the new three-part series Jon Richardson, will embark on a journey that will not only enlighten him, but the whole of the UK, as to what it takes to be a ‘Happy Adult’.

Prod Co: Open Mike

Made in Chelsea New York, E4.

The fabulous cast of Made in Chelsea will take on the New York social scene transporting their world of champagne and canapés stateside. Expect drama and laughter as Chelsea’s finest flit around the popular haunts of the city that never sleeps.

Prod Co: Monkey Productions