United Thingdom

Uniting the comedy Thingdom, characterful sketches reflecting modern life in today's UK.Recognisable characters from the four corners of the UK, performed by a British Lions of comic talent, welcome to an exploration and celebration of our shared United Thingdom.

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20240211

20240216 (BBC7)

A knockout sketch show that truly covers all corners of the UK. Featuring a cracking team of comedy performers and writers drawn from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Showcasing recognisable comic characters navigating modern life and lampooning contemporary culture. Raising big laughs from what unites and divides us. Tackling universal issues and having great fun in all the nooks and crannies of the nations and regions.

Presented and narrated by four co-anchors from across the UK. Each one flying the flag for their bit of the flag. Mixing sketches, quickies, one-liners, songs, spoofs, skits and send-ups.

Mining material from shared UK lived experience and celebrating a proliferation of perspectives. Recorded before a live audience in Glasgow.

Hilarity comes with the territory. It's a Thingdom thing.

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First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
20240211	20240216 (BBC7)	A knockout sketch show that truly covers all corners of the UK. Featuring a cracking team of comedy performers and writers drawn from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Showcasing recognisable comic characters navigating modern life and lampooning contemporary culture. Raising big laughs from what unites and divides us. Tackling universal issues and having great fun in all the nooks and crannies of the nations and regions. Presented and narrated by four co-anchors from across the UK. Each one flying the flag for their bit of the flag. Mixing sketches, quickies, one-liners, songs, spoofs, skits and send-ups. Mining material from shared UK lived experience and celebrating a proliferation of perspectives. Recorded before a live audience in Glasgow. Hilarity comes with the territory. It's a Thingdom thing.