The comedy cafe
Five serves up new sitcom
Work has started on a new sitcom from Pulling creator Sharon Horgan.Angelo’s is a six-part series set in a London greasy spoon café, due to air on Five later this year, and casting details were announced today.
Horgan will star as a police officer, desperate for a baby with her husband Dave, played by Paul Garner. Dennis Penis star Paul Kaye also appears as Dave’s sleazy brother Kevin.
Other stars include Steve Brody as the café owner, Shelley Longworth as his 19-year-old X-Factor wannabe daughter, and Alice Lowe, of the Garth Marenghi team, as her best friend Alicia; while customers include mime artist Kris, played by Simon Farnaby, and nymphomaniac minicab driver Shelly, played by Miranda Hart.
The show, which will also air on Paramount Comedy, is being made by Bwark Productions.
Published: 16 Mar 2007
