Walliams and Friends

Walliams and Friends Research

Audience:

Walliams and Friends is written by David Walliams and the Dawson Brothers. It is commissioned by Shane Allen and Gregor Sharp from the BBC. It is created by King Bert Productions. Jo Sargent is the executive producer for King Bert Productions and Gregor Sharp is the executive producer for the BBC.  It is produced by Sarah Fraser for King Bert and directed by Matt Lipsey.




It is directly aimed at a 16+ mainstream  audience due to the fact the comedy and language that is used is aimed for these ages. In addition it is a sketch show and this type of comedy is mainly aimed at 16+. I think it would fit in the audience demographics for middle management, teachers, office supervisors, junior managers, nurses, specialist clerical staff and creative and media people eg graphic designers etc.







This programme is on BBC One and it runs on a Friday at 9:30. The programme is late Friday night; it is aimed at 16+ and most people around them ages normally watch television around that time.


Walliams and Friend is on after the watershed because it uses inappropriate language and transgressive humour is used. Furthermore children will most likely be in bed and not watching television at this time so this will make the BBC able to air it on television during 9:30.


Sketch shows are made up from a series of un-connected short comedy scenes (aka 'sketches' / 'skits'). These shows are normally performed by a small group of actors who play multiple roles. The emphasis is very much on a punchline or character trait.

Walliams and Friends Trailer