Dave Gorman Modern Life Is Goodish | Series 6 Preview (U&Dave)

Dave Gorman, stand-up comedian and “high priest of comedy PowerPoint” (The Times) returns to UKTV after a seven-year hiatus with three brand-new specials for the critically acclaimed and ratings hit, Dave Gorman Modern Life Is Goodish (3×60’).

Armed with a computer, clicker and checked shirt, Dave casts an eye over modern life in his own unique style combining stand-up, visual storytelling, and real-world experimentation.  In these mischievous comedy performances, Dave turns his attention to the areas of everyday life we normally take for granted - scrutinising the absurdities and contradictions that continue to fascinate and infuriate him. 

In this series probing modern life’s follies… fake search engines, big tech’s rules, a reinvention of the alphabet, a battle with an online nemesis, assistance from an entertainment legend, AI, honesty in TV, leaving London and notions of ‘celebrity’ all get the Goodish treatment.

Speaking about bringing the show back, Dave said, “I’m delighted to be getting back in the Goodish saddle. It’s been 7 years since I hung up my Modern Life Is Goodish clicker and in that time, life has definitely got 7 years moderner – so there should be plenty to get my teeth into.”

Dave Gorman Modern Life is Goodish is produced by Avalon, commissioned for UKTV by Mark Iddon, senior commissioning executive, comedy and entertainment, and ordered by Cherie Hall, Dave channel director and Hilary Rosen, director of commissioning.  It is directed by Paul Wheeler and series produced by James Fidler. The executive producers are Jamie Issacs and Dave Gorman.

Dave Gorman’s live career has seen him sell out multiple tours of the UK, perform three runs off Broadway in New York, tour the USA, and become responsible for the fastest selling show in the history of the Studio Theatre at The Sydney Opera House. Live performances have also earned him the title of Best One Person Show at the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival (twice), as well as nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Award (Perrier Award), the South Bank Award and two nominations for the prestigious American Drama Desk Award.

Ep 1 – Twelve is the Number We Do Things In

Screen? Check. Clicker? Check. Shirt? Definitely Check. Dave’s back in a sixth series probing modern life’s follies: fake search engines, big tech’s rules – and a wager that goes too far.

Ep 2 – That’s Why Seas Are Salty

Dave Gorman and his iconic big screen are back, exploring the absurdities of modern life. Dave reinvents the alphabet, battles an online nemesis and is assisted by an entertainment legend.

Ep 3 – Britain is Also an Island

Dave Gorman’s inquisitive mind takes on more quirks of modern life in this sixth series. Tonight AI, honesty in TV, leaving London and notions of ‘celebrity’ all get the Goodish treatment.

Dave Gorman Modern Life Is Goodish returns Monday 24th February at 9pm on U&Dave.