Peacock is a British television comedy series starring Allan Mustafa, written by Steve Stamp and Ben Murray. The series was renewed for a second series in May 2023.
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| Directed by | Freddie Waters |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
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| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Lara Singer |
| Cinematography | Charlie Goodger |
| Editor | Gareth Heal |
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| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Three |
| Release | 25 April 2022 – present |
Synopsis edit
Andy Peacock (Mustafa) is a personal trainer who suffers a crisis of confidence when he is passed-up for a promotion at his gym.[1]
Cast edit
- Allan Mustafa as Andy Peacock
- Thomas Gray as Spooner
- Lucien Laviscount as Jay
- Susan Wokoma as Liz
- Callie Cooke as Carly
- Mandeep Dhillon as Georgia
- Sophia Di Martino as Blue
- Steve Stamp as Jonathan
Production edit
The role of Andy was initially played by Dominic Cooper in a 2018 pilot for Sky Television.[citation needed] Stamp said the show had evolved from being about toxic masculinity to include changing modern attitudes.[2] Stamp and Mustafa previously worked together on BBC series People Just Do Nothing and Ben Murray directed Kurrupt FM YouTube videos.[3] Stamp recommended Mustafa for the role and he was announced as the lead in the project in August 2021 with the BBC commissioning episodes through Big Talk Studios.[4] In May 2023 the series was renewed for a second series of six episodes by the BBC.[5]
Broadcast edit
The series was broadcast in the UK on 25 April 2022 on BBC Three.[6]
Reception edit
The series received four stars in The Guardian with the character of Andy Peacock being compared with Alan Partridge and David Brent.[7] Gerard Gilbert in the i felt the comparison with David Brent was appropriate but the main character “lacks Ricky Gervais's towering talent for pathos. Peacock seems more of an irredeemable berk”.[8] The Daily Telegraph mentioned that the “atmosphere in the gym [is] a recognisable blend of right-on accessibility and clenched testosterone” but felt that the “fine supporting cast feel a little short-changed by thin characterisation”.[9]
Accolades edit
Allan Mustafa won the Best Performance in a Comedy Award at the RTS North West Awards in 2022.[10]
References edit
- ^ Dale, Harvey (25 April 2022). "Peacock's Allan 'Seapa' Mustafa: 'People are being more open about body image issues'". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Gym comedy Peacock returns to BBC Three for full series". Comedy.co.uk. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ Craig, David (25 April 2023). "Peacock stars on similarities with their People Just Do Nothing roles". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ Richardson, Jay (21 August 2021). "Allan 'Seapa' Mustafa to star in BBC 3 gym comedy Peacock". Comedy.Co.uk. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "BBC renews lots of comedies". Chortle.Co.uk. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Peacock". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ Seale, Jack (25 April 2022). "Peacock review – ready for the new David Brent or Alan Partridge? Look no further". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ Gilbert, Gerard (25 April 2022). "Peacock, BBC Three, review: Doesn't come close to People Just Do Nothing". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ Tate, Gabriel (25 April 2022). "Peacock, review: gym sitcom skewers the hollow masculinity behind the pecs and the posers". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Allan "Seapa" Mustafa wins Best Performance in a Comedy at the RTS North West Awards 2022". Big Talk. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
