Month: February 2026

‘Chef!’ was a distinctive BBC sitcom that starred Lenny Henry. He wanted to star in a sitcom that would be different from the character-driven sketch comedy he had previously been in.

He came up with the idea that was developed with Peter Tilbury to become the first episode. Although Henry wanted to play a character that was a “monster” – the arrogant, tyrannical, yet brilliant chef Gareth Blackstock – he initially had concerns about playing such an abrasive character, so they tried to make Gareth Blackstock a character you could root for despite his flaws.

We’re going to Peckham to look at a true titan of British comedy: Only Fools and Horses.

For decades, dodgy schemes of Del Boy and Rodney Trotter have defined the ‘mange tout’ spirit of the working class, giving us some of the most iconic moments in television history. But does every episode truly hold up as ‘lovely jubbly’ by modern standards? In this video, we’re breaking down the genius of John Sullivan’s writing and the legendary chemistry of the cast, while also taking an honest look at the dated tropes and hit-or-miss later specials that complicate its legacy. Is it still a masterpiece, or has the yellow three-wheeler finally run out of road?

In this video I’m diving into a show that’s sparked some serious debate, Channel 4’s Desmond’s.

From your comments it’s clear there’s a lot of love out there for the gang at the barber shop. But equally, some of you are… well, let’s just say less enthusiastic. Whether you binged every episode or switched off after five minutes, Desmond’s certainly left an impression. In this video, we’re going to explore why this ground-breaking show generated such strong reactions.