In news which is not only “goodish” but “greatish”, as the “high priest of comedy PowerPoint” Dave Gorman returns to U&Dave with four brand new specials for the hilarious hit comedy show ‘Modern Life Is Goodish‘.
Dave Gorman’s ‘Modern Life is Goodish’ ran for five series on Dave, attracting 1.5 million viewers per episode at its peak and was one of UKTV’s longest-running and successful original commissions. Armed with a computer, clicker and checked shirt, Dave casts an eye over modern life in his own unique style combining stand-up, visual storytelling, and real-world experimentation. In these mischievous comedy performances, Dave turns his attention to the areas of everyday life we normally take for granted- scrutinising the absurdities and contradictions that continue to fascinate and infuriate him.
“I’m delighted to be getting back in the Goodish saddle,” said Gorman. “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.”
‘Dave Gorman Modern Life is Goodish’ is produced by Avalon, commissioned for UKTV by Mark Iddon, senior commissioning executive, comedy and entertainment, and ordered by Cherie Hall, Dave channel director and Hilary Rosen, director of commissioning. It is directed by Paul Wheeler and series produced by James Fidler. The executive producers are Jamie Isaacs and Dave Gorman.
“I’m massively thrilled to announce the return of Modern Life Is Goodish to the U&Dave audience, adds Iddon. “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’s live career has seen him sell out multiple tours of the UK, perform three runs off-Broadway in New York, tour the USA, and become responsible for the fastest-selling show in the history of the Studio Theatre at The Sydney Opera House. Live performances have also earned him the title of Best One Person Show at the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival (twice), as well as nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Award (Perrier Award), the South Bank Award and two nominations for the prestigious American Drama Desk Award.
If you’re wondering about the channel name (and I wouldn’t blame you), U&Dave is the new name for the UKTV channel Dave, following the launch of UKTV’s new “masterbrand” later this month… The move will see current streaming service UKTV Play become U, and UKTV’s family of free-to-air channels will become U&Dave, U&DRAMA, U&YESTERDAY and U&W. It’s horrible. I hate it, but they’re doing it, so here we are. Great shows, terrible rebrand!
The four ‘Dave Gorman Modern Life Is Goodish‘ specials will air later in 2024 on (sigh…) U&Dave… If you want to keep track of this or any other show, you can add it via our Never Miss system, and you’ll be notified when it gets a UK premiere date.
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Those channel names are absolutely dreadful. I don’t imagine anyone will really use them, they’ll always just be Dave, Yesterday, etc.
Can we ignore UKTV’s woeful rebrand and just keep calling it Dave?
Now there’s a coincidence. I just finished the crossword in The Independent. Today’s setter was Bluth, which is a pseudonym of Dave Gorman.
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