Series synopsis
Walliams & Friend is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC One on November 28, 2016. It ended on December 27, 2016. It stars David Walliams and Jason Lewis.
Comedy series in which David Walliams is joined by a different guest in each episode for a variety of sketches, alongside a talented supporting cast.
Premise
Comedy series in which David Walliams is joined by a different guest in each episode for a variety of sketches, alongside a talented supporting cast.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Walliams as Host
- Jason Lewis as Assorted
Guest cast
- Meera Syal as Various
- Sheridan Smith as Various
- Harry Enfield as Various
- Jack Whitehall as Various
- Barry Chuckle as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 24, 2015 | December 24, 2015 |
| Season 1 | 6 | November 28, 2016 | December 27, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Joanna Lumley (pilot) David Walliams stars in this sketch spectacular alongside very special guest Joanna Lumley. Filmed in front of a live studio audience, the show also features comedic talent from Morgana Robinson (House of Fools) and Mike Wozniak (Man Down) and was written by David Walliams and the Dawson Bros. |
December 24, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jack Whitehall David Walliams is joined by award-winning comedian Jack Whitehall. The episode includes Jack and David's inappropriate take on Sherlock and Watson, the world's worst dating show contestant and Jack doing something David has never done before - dressing as a woman. There is also the launch of Britain's cruelest reality TV show Celebrity Slammer, in which David finds himself locked up with the Chuckle Brothers. |
November 28, 2016 |
| 2 |
Harry Enfield David Walliams has invited comedian Harry Enfield to be his 'Friend' and the result is a masterclass in sketch. Together they appear as John Torode and a rather fussy Gregg Wallace in MasterChef, portray a hilarious pair of ageing lotharios and take a look back at some of Harry's comedy characters that never saw the light of day, until a certain David Walliams got his hands on them. |
December 2, 2016 |
| 3 |
Sheridan Smith David Walliams is joined by stage and TV actress Sheridan Smith, who transforms into a real-life Barbie doll, faces an unlikely dilemma whilst filming a swords-and-sorcery epic and hits all the wrong notes as a cruise ship singer with a chip on her shoulder. |
December 9, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 28, 2016 |
| Last aired | December 27, 2016 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | canceled |