Just a Couple
| Just a Couple | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Sebastian Thiel |
| Directed by | Sebastian Thiel |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Production company | Big Talk Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Three |
| Release | 9 March – 13 April 2017 |
Just a couple is a British comedy-drama television miniseries created by Sebastian Thiel. Originally pitched by Upshot Entertainment in 2013, [1] it was then further developed by Big Talk Productions in 2016. [2]
The show explores the trials and tribulations of a millennial couple's relationship, through comedy. [3] The series routes itself within the small details of what it's really like to be in a relationship. Episodes explore things like, the act of betraying your partner by finishing a Netflix series - when you promised to watch it together. [4]
Just a Couple premiered on BBC Three on 9 March 2017. [5] The show stars Frieda Thiel, Sebastian Thiel's younger sister, Michael Salami, Weruche Opia and Sean Sagar. [6]
In 2018, Just a Couple won Favourite Comedy Production at the Screen Nation Awards and Debut Writer Award at The Debbies [7]
Cast
- Frieda Thiel as Shavon
- Michael Salami as Mark
- Weruche Opia as Melissa
- Sean Sagar as Daniel
References
- ^ McDonald, Soraya Nadia (17 March 2017). "'Get Out's' Kaluuya responds to Samuel L. Jackson's comments about black British actors". The Undefeated. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy (24 February 2017). "BBC Three to publish new sitcom Just A Couple". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "JUST A REVIEW". Andy Gibson TV at AndyGibsonTV.com. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ scenetvblog (26 February 2017). "Watch | Sebastian Thiel's 'Just A Couple' launches on BBC Three". SceneTV. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ McCreesh, Louise (28 February 2017). "BBC Three's Just a Couple trailer is too real". Digital Spy. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ Gyamfi, Akua. "#TBB10 With Stars of Just a Couple Michael Salami & Frieda Thiel | The British Blacklist". Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "THE DEBBIES RECOGNISE THE BEST NEW & UNSIGNED TALENT". The Edinburgh International Television Festival. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2020.