Just a Couple

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]

Just a Couple
Genre
Created bySebastian Thiel
Directed bySebastian Thiel
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of episodes6
Production
ProducerLara Singer
Camera setupSingle-camera
Production companyBig Talk Productions
Release
Original networkBBC Three
Original release9 March (2017-03-09) –
13 April 2017 (2017-04-13)

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
  • Frieda Thiel as Shavon
  • Michael Salami as Mark
  • Weruche Opia as Melissa
  • Sean Sagar as Daniel

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 19 July 2020.
  2. "BBC Three to publish new sitcom Just A Couple". British Comedy Guide. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  3. "JUST A REVIEW". Andy Gibson TV at AndyGibsonTV.com. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  4. scenetvblog (26 February 2017). "Watch | Sebastian Thiel's 'Just A Couple' launches on BBC Three". SceneTV. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  5. McCreesh, Louise (28 February 2017). "BBC Three's Just a Couple trailer is too real". Digital Spy. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  6. Gyamfi, Akua. "#TBB10 With Stars of Just a Couple Michael Salami & Frieda Thiel | The British Blacklist". Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  7. "THE DEBBIES RECOGNISE THE BEST NEW & UNSIGNED TALENT". The Edinburgh International Television Festival. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
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