
Great-Ish News as Dave Gorman returns to U&Dave Four brand new specials for iconic hit comedy show examining modern life will air later this year Stand-up comedian and high priest of comedy PowerPoint (The Times) Dave Gorman returns to UKTV after a seven-year hiatus with four brand-new specials for the critically acclaimed and ratings hit, Dave Gorman Modern Life Is Goodish (4x60).
Dave Gorman Modern Life is Goodish ran for five series on Dave, attracting 1.5 million viewers per episode at its peak and was one of UKTVs 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.
Dave Gorman said,
Im delighted to be getting back in the Goodish saddle. Its 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.
Mark Iddon said,
Im massively thrilled to announce the return of Modern Life Is Goodish to the U&Dave audience. Dave Gormans 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 cant wait to dive back into the joyous and thought-provoking observations that make modern life not just good, but goodish. In a world where everythings meh, we could use a dose of ish. Its great to have you back, Dave!
Cherie Hall said,
Modern Life is Goodish is a true institution on the channel and its a pleasure to welcome Dave back to explore how the world has changed since the last series - and more importantly all the ways in which its still just as maddening and hilarious as ever.
Jamie Isaacs said,
After a well-earned break we are very excited this is happening again as we have really missed Daves uniquely brilliant and very funny take on the world. We cant wait to start work on this with Dave and the team at UKTV.
Dave Gormans 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.
Dave Gorman Modern Life Is Goodish joins a string of comedy entertainment commissions on the channel this year, alongside Battle In The Box hosted by Jimmy Carr, Follow The Leader with Jamali Maddix, returning series of Worlds Most Dangerous Roads, Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable and scripted comedy Meet The Richardsons.
Dave Gorman Modern Life Is Goodish will air on U&Dave and stream on U later this year, following the launch of U this month - a new masterbrand that will unite UKTVs family of free-to-air channels and its free streaming service. The move will see current streaming service UKTV Play transition to U, and UKTVs family of free-to-air channels will become U&Dave, U&DRAMA, U&YESTERDAY and U&W.
Praise for Dave Gorman Modern Life Is Goodish
As much a lecture as traditional stand-up, and features original journalism... Gorman makes me laugh. He also tells me stuff I dont know... The show was a little tour de force, terrific-ish. Andrew Billen, The Times
This deceptively simple series, in which Dave Gorman gives illustrated lectures on myriad elements of everyday existence, is one of the Dave channels biggest hits, probably because Gorman is such a funny and affable person to spend an hour with. Boyd Hilton, Heat
His fine observations and crafted running jokes will soon have you snorting... Daves website (Dave the channel, not Gorman himself) has an archive of several seasons of this hidden jewel. Jack Seale, Radio Times
He handles his audience like a DJ at a club, beginning with a thoughtful set about guilty pleasures... before building to a story about a complicated trick he once played on a know-all friend known as Micki Pedia, the punchline of which has the audience gasp with delight. Victoria Segal, Sunday Times Culture
TV Gold: brilliantly-observed... and is naturally very funny. Ally Ross, The Sun
Dave Gorman is a clever and inventive comic... and Modern Life Is Goodish shows why he is so popular. Simon Horsford, Daily Telegraph
In the study of modern miscellany Dave Gorman is the equivalent of a professor emeritus... Not so much a stand-up comedian as the funniest teacher fans never had... Gorman is an alternative comedian in the most literal sense. Theres no one else quite like him. Ian Burrell, The Independent
When TV goodish is perfect. David Stephenson, Sunday Express
Modern life is neither good nor bad. This is the argument Dave Gorman has made repeatedly since 2013 - and were still hanging on his every word. Sara Wallis, Daily Mirror
Its a sort of cutting-edge documentary-slash-stand-up hybrid, with Gorman offering genius gags aplenty. Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian
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