Channel 4 celebrates cult web series with weeklong Comedy Blaps fest

4 October 2013

Following roaring success over the past two years, clocking over 2.6 million views, Channel 4 today launches its mini Comedy Blaps fest, airing two original web shows from up and coming comedy talent.

With heady caffeinated bursts of comedy shots to keep you laughing all week long, the mini Comedy Blaps fest kicks off today with Daniel, a new mini-series that offers a three-part insight into awkwardness, and Still Reeling, a two-part father and son comedy starring Pat Cahill and Peep Show’s Matt King. Both shows are available to watch at http://comedyblaps.channel4.com. The second and final episode of Still Reeling will be released next Wednesday, 9th October while the remaining episodes of Daniel will be made available on Monday, 7th October and close out the Fest next Friday, 11th October.

Both Daniel and Still Reeling will be available on Channel 4.com as well as YouTube, Vimeo and as a podcast so there’s no excuse not to get involved.

Previously Channel 4 Comedy Blaps showcased the work of new comedians Claudia O’Doherty, Jamie Demetriou and James Kirk – their acclaimed mini-series can also be viewed on http://comedyblaps.channel4.com/.

Below you can find more information, YouTube links and Brightcove codes for the first episodes of the two mini-series being showcased in this week’s fest.

Daniel

Three shorts that take a look into the mind and world of Daniel Simonsen - a man who is free and alive in the security of his bedroom, but a prisoner of shame and shyness in public.  The first episode Small Talk, which can be viewed now, finds Daniel trying not to kill the vibe at a dinner party with his housemates.  The second, available on Monday, 4th October sees Daniel struggling to make ends meet and having to apply for Benefits. In the last episode, House Meeting, available to watch on Friday, 11th October, Daniel and his housemates sit down to iron out a recurring issue.

Commissioned for Channel 4 by Rachel Springett, Commissioning Editor, Comedy
Prod Co: Objective Productions

YouTube Link for Episode One, ‘Small Talk’:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EcNN7le5N8

YouTube Embed Code:
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/4EcNN7le5N8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

BrightCove Link available on request.

 

Still Reeling

From the comfort of his bedroom online TV studio, Ricky Day (Pat Cahill) dreams of becoming a nationwide angling star with his online show 'Catch of the Day'. Only one man sits in his way, his disabled father Les (Matt King), who he lives with and looks after. Wheelchair-bound, ex-plasterer Les despairs at watching his berk of a son obsess about fishing and wants him to get a proper job, whilst Ricky despairs at having to deal with the world outside their chalet bungalow. A modern twist on Steptoe and Son.

Written by Pat Cahill and Graham Duff (Ideal / Hebburn) and produced by Simon Nicholls. Commissioned for Channel 4 by Nerys Evans, Deputy Head of Comedy
Prod Co: Lucky Giant, part of NBCUniversal International Television Production

YouTube Link for Episode One, ‘Home Help’:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DayBRpRwMiw

YouTube Embed Code:
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/DayBRpRwMiw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

BrightCove link available on request.

 

For more information, contact

Georgie Hobbs
Publicity Manager, Comedy & Entertainment

020 7306 3716
GHobbs@channel4.co.uk