Famalam

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  • 2018
  • 3 Seasons
  • 6.6  (467)

Famalam is a sketch comedy show from the BBC that first aired in 2018. The show features a talented cast of comedians, including Gbemisola Ikumelo, Samson Kayo, and John Macmillan, who all play multiple characters throughout the series. The theme of the show is African culture and everyday life in the UK, as seen through the eyes of a diverse group of characters. From African ghost hunters to a Nigerian prince who has moved to Peckham, the sketches are a hilarious take on the experiences of African immigrants and their descendants in Britain.

One of the standout sketches in the series features Funke and her Nigerian friends, who use their unique superpowers to fight crime and save the day. In another, we see Ghanaian grandparents talking about their grandchildren's obsession with social media.

The show also takes a satirical look at current events, with sketches on everything from Brexit to the

Famalam is a series that ran for 3 seasons (13 episodes) between April 9, 2018 and on BBC3

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Episode 5
5. Episode 5
August 23, 2020
Final episode of the Award Winning sketch series. Fat Sam goes in search of romance while Shawn and Leslie get married. Movie star Babatunde Warrington shoots a music video and our favourite African Aunties return for more fun.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
August 23, 2020
Episode four of the Award Winning sketch show. A Police Officer displays her comedic timing while Mozart invents a new hit. Movie star Babatunde Warrington invites a film crew to his bachelor pad while rap star Yemi Chedda adopts a child.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
August 23, 2020
Detective Moses Mountree returns to Midsomer, an African Warlord faces a new threat and we meet an unscrupulous Pastor. Meanwhile, crooner Thaddeus Price croons a romantic song to his girlfriend and social media addict Peter becomes a viral sensation.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
August 23, 2020
In episode two of this award winning sketch series, Prince Alyusi brings his brand of philanthropy to a wider audience, superhero Night Owl battles her most dangerous foe and the E19 Posse teach an important lesson. A Golden Ticket allows black people to be white for a day and adventurer Wolf Chambers faces his toughest challenge yet.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
August 23, 2020
The first episode of the series show us out how to make White People Chicken, pulls back the curtain on interracial adverts and discovers what happens when you reveal spoilers for a TV series. The E19 Posse do their bit for the environment, there's an episode of Jamaican Countdown, and our favorite African aunties learn their nephew's secret.
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Where to Watch Famalam
Famalam is available for streaming on the BBC3 website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Famalam on demand at Amazon Prime.
  • Premiere Date
    April 9, 2018
  • IMDB Rating
    6.6  (467)