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The Day Simon Announced That He Was in Control of the Universe

Episode 3 of 6

Sitcom. Simon reads a book which leads him to believe that he might be able to control the universe.

Sitcom written by Simon Amstell and long term collaborator Dan Swimer. The series stars Simon Amstell playing a version of himself - a television presenter searching for something more meaningful to do with his life. Each episode takes place at his Grandma's House, where Grandma welcomes her family, desperate to see everyone happy.

Simon has fallen in love. He has also read a book which leads him to believe that he might be able to control the universe. The family aren't very impressed with either. Grandpa has invited Deborah Adler to visit, Grandma doesn't like her and is less than happy. Liz has had to take extreme measures to try to get her son Adam into a new school.

30 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
SimonSimon Amstell
GrandmaLinda Bassett
TanyaRebecca Front
AdamJamal Hadjkura
GrandpaGeoffrey Hutchings
Auntie LizSamantha Spiro
CliveJames Smith
ActorPam Ferris
ActorIwan Rheon
ProducerBen Cavey
DirectorChristine Gernon
WriterSimon Amstell
WriterDan Swimer

Broadcasts

  • Mon 23 Aug 201022:00
  • Tue 24 Aug 201023:00
  • Fri 27 Aug 201021:30
  • Sat 28 Aug 201022:40
  • Fri 9 Sep 201123:30