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The Day Simon Decided He Was Forlorn

Episode 4 of 6

Sitcom. Simon's life crisis is exacerbated when a guest he interviewed attacks him in the press. Meanwhile, Grandma and Grandpa plan a cruise.

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 is having a life crisis and is depressed. The situation is exacerbated when a guest he interviewed on his show attacks him in the press. Tanya moves into Clive's house, much to Simon's irritation. Meanwhile, Grandma and Grandpa plan a cruise.

30 minutes

Credits

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

Broadcasts

  • Mon 30 Aug 201022:00
  • Mon 30 Aug 201022:40
  • Tue 31 Aug 201023:00
  • Fri 3 Sep 201021:30
  • Sun 5 Sep 201000:10
  • Fri 16 Sep 201123:30
  • Mon 19 Sep 201123:00