Just a Couple
Genre
CreatorSebastian Thiel
DirectorSebastian Thiel
Starring
CountryUnited Kingdom
CameraSingle-camera
Num episodes6
ProducerLara Singer
CompanyBig Talk Productions
ChannelBBC Three
First aired9 March 2017
Last aired13 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

References

  1. ^ McDonald, Soraya Nadia (17 March 2017). "'Get Out's' Kaluuya responds to Samuel L. Jackson's comments about black British actors". Andscape. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  2. ^ "BBC Three to publish new sitcom Just A Couple". British Comedy Guide. 2017-02-24. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  3. ^ "JUST A REVIEW". Andy Gibson TV at AndyGibsonTV.com. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  4. ^ scenetvblog (2017-02-26). "Watch | Sebastian Thiel's 'Just A Couple' launches on BBC Three". SceneTV. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  5. ^ McCreesh, Louise (2017-02-28). "BBC Three's Just a Couple trailer is too real". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  6. ^ Gyamfi, Akua. "#TBB10 With Stars of Just a Couple Michael Salami & Frieda Thiel | The British Blacklist". Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  7. ^ "THE DEBBIES RECOGNISE THE BEST NEW & UNSIGNED TALENT". The Edinburgh International Television Festival. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2020-07-19.