Series synopsis
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled is a British talk comedy television series that premiered on U&Dave on June 16, 2014. It ended on May 9, 2023. It stars Alan Davies.
One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage, or behind his QI desk sparring with Stephen Fry, or even wearing his Jonathan Creek duffle coat… instead, Alan is at his most relaxed and most natural – sitting around chatting with some of his best comedian friends.
Premise
One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage, or behind his QI desk sparring with Stephen Fry, or even wearing his Jonathan Creek duffle coat… instead, Alan is at his most relaxed and most natural – sitting around chatting with some of his best comedian friends.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alan Davies as Himself - Host
Guest cast
- Noel Fielding as Self
- Jon Ronson as Self
- Andrew Maxwell as Self
- Kerry Godliman as Self
- Jason Byrne as Self
- Richard Herring as Self
- Phill Jupitus as Self
- Jessica Hynes as Self
- Bob Mortimer as Self
- Marcus Brigstocke as Self
- Katherine Ryan as Self
- Jon Robins as Self
Episodes
This series spans 8 seasons with 66 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 23, 2015 | December 23, 2015 |
| Season 1 | 6 | June 16, 2014 | March 15, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 11 | January 6, 2015 | March 17, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 11 | November 3, 2015 | March 8, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 10 | June 11, 2016 | June 20, 2016 |
| Season 5 | 8 | February 21, 2017 | April 11, 2017 |
| Season 6 | 10 | July 27, 2021 | September 28, 2021 |
| Season 7 | 9 | March 14, 2023 | May 9, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Xmas Untitled: Salmon Mousse And Bullshit In this suitably festive outing, guests Jason Manford, Jo Joyner, Joe Lycett and the Reverend Richard Coles chew the (goose) fat about Santa and all things Christmas. And it's funny, obviously. |
December 23, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cupped By A Shammy Hand No agenda or script, just rib-tickling improvised chat and amusing anecdotes with Alan Davies and his comic chums Noel Fielding, Jon Ronson, Andrew Maxwell and Kerry Godliman. |
June 16, 2014 |
| 2 |
Sex is Fun No agenda or script, just rib-tickling improvised chat and amusing anecdotes with Alan Davies and his comic chums Jason Byrne, Richard Herring, Phill Jupitus, and Jessica Hynes. |
June 17, 2014 |
| 3 |
The Bringer Of Spiders No agenda or script, just rib-tickling improvised chat and amusing anecdotes with Alan Davies and his comic chums Bob Mortimer, Marcus Brigstocke, Katherine Ryan, and Jon Robins. |
June 18, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Simple People Eating Complex Carbohydrates No agenda or script, just side-splitting improvised chat and amusing anecdotes with Alan Davies and his comedic chums Tommy Tiernan, Jimmy Carr, Seann Walsh and Holly Walsh. |
January 6, 2015 |
| 2 |
The Pig Knows You're Frightened The curly-haired QI favourite hosts a hilarious free-form chat show, where the conversation can go anywhere! With Ben Miller, Lizzie Roper, Felicity Ward and Patrick Kielty. |
January 13, 2015 |
| 3 |
Two Lesbians Pissed On By Bats Dave's exclusive chat show! Host Alan Davies is joined by gag-loving guests Sarah Millican, Stephen Mangan, Hal Cruttenden and Zoe Lyons for some quality unrehearsed banter. |
January 20, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I've Been Fingered By Captain Kirk Alan is joined by Katherine Jakeways, Lee Mack, Nick Helm and Olivia Lee to discuss such varied subjects as an incident involving the horse Red Rum and a car window, Olivia Lee's grandmother's love advice, an embarrassing meeting for Katherine Jakeways and getting fingered by Captain Kirk. |
November 3, 2015 |
| 2 |
Thirty Five Quid For This... Alan is joined by Matt Lucas, John Thomson, Sarah Kendall and Stuart Goldsmith to discuss such varied subjects as upsetting rock legends, impressions, an exploding spider's nest and why comedy and music don't go together. |
November 10, 2015 |
| 3 |
I'm Locked In With A Ham And I'm Not Coming Out Alan is joined by Aisling Bea, Justin Moorhouse, Jo Enright and Jim Moir (Vic Reeves) to discuss such varied subjects as living without central heating, performing stand up at weddings and mansions, stories of stealing, befriending old men, Jim's working with pigs experiences and being star-struck. |
November 17, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Don't Know If It Was The Embarrassment Or The Narcotics But I Have a Nose Bleed Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe and Alex Edelman take their seats at the table revealing a range of personal stories including how to handle annoying neighbours, how to 'come out' and why the drugs definitely don't work. |
June 11, 2016 |
| 2 |
A Clacker Free Zone Catherine Tate discusses her failings in the office and her fiery temper; Milton Jones reveals how he once caused a bloodbath, while performance artist Bryony Kimmings shares her thoughts on the nation's pubic hair. Ainsley Harriott, who definitely isn't Lenny Henry, completes the guest line up. |
June 12, 2016 |
| 3 |
A Penis Poking Through The Window Alan Davies is joined by Lou Sanders; the stars of The IT Crowd, Richard Ayoade and Katherine Parkinson; plus star voice of The Simpsons, Harry Shearer. They discuss dying from embarrassment, strip clubs and the worst places to live. |
June 13, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Captain Kirk & William Shatner are Two Different People | February 21, 2017 |
| 2 |
They Burnt My Arse With a Chicken Bob Mortimer, Gemma Whelan, Tom Rosenthal and Lizzie Roper join Alan for amusingly aimless banter, which veers from Game of Thrones to shoplifting and mistaken identity. |
February 28, 2017 |
| 3 |
Free Pussy Annie Siddons, Patrick Kielty, Katherine Ryan and Joe Lycett join Alan to muse on parking tickets and plane crashes. |
March 7, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chin Chin Bitches Swapping stories tonight are Darren Harriott, Sarah Keyworth, Angela Scanlon and Dara O Briain discussing, well, anything funny. |
July 27, 2021 |
| 2 |
Go Ahead, Motorboat Me Helen Bauer, Rachel Fairburn, Phil Wang and Harry Hill join Alan Davies to dish the dirt on a petulant MP; a brusque burlesque dancer from Essex; a salacious encounter against the wall; and a room of rowdy revellers desperate for BEDS. |
August 3, 2021 |
| 3 |
Full Arse in the Bin Laura Smyth, Tez Ilyas, Sara Pascoe and Adrian Edmondson join Alan to swap stories about beating Jagger, being too handsome for Jemima, snogging Joni and the lowdown Hugh Grant's exclusive parties. |
August 10, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Magaluf And A Busy Nose Joining Alan Davies at the table are: actor, comedian, writer and presenter, Sue Perkins; award-winning hot shot comic, Lara Ricote; cutting edge stand-up, Jamali Maddix; and the Mancunian ray of sunshine that is Josh Jones. The conversation ricochets between revelations about nuns, nun chucks, Mexican soap royalty, hallucinogens, sun beds and foam parties... |
March 14, 2023 |
| 2 |
You'll Knock The Park Out Of The Ball Jason Byrne, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Helen Bauer and Alex Jones join Alan to discuss everything from favours for Bono and Uncle David's funeral to the beastly one-armed bandit. |
March 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
Well, Well, Well, We Seem To Have Caught Ourselves A Twat Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie, Jordan Gray and Seann Walsh join Alan Davies to discuss everything from time keeping, bathroom habits, mistaken identity, and Jesus Christ. |
March 28, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | U&Dave |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 16, 2014 |
| Last aired | May 9, 2023 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |