GameFace

GameFace
Title card for episode 1
Genre Sitcom
Created by Roisin Conaty
Written by
  • Roisin Conaty
Directed by Andrew Chaplin
Starring
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 6
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Ben Farrell
  • Roisin Conaty
Producer(s) Charlotte Lewis
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s) Objective Fiction
Release
Original network Channel 4 (Pilot)
E4
Picture format 16:9 1080i
Audio format Stereo
Original release 23 April 2014 (2014-04-23) (Pilot)
12 October 2017 (2017-10-12) – present

GameFace is a British sitcom created by, written by and starring Roisin Conaty, that premiered on E4 on 12 October 2017 after the success of the pilot which aired on 23 April 2014. The series follows Marcella's (Conaty) life as she takes life-coaching and attempts to get a job as an actress.

Plot

Marcella is a woman trying to make it as an actress and is generally struggling through life. She is finding it hard to get parts or work, can’t find love since having broken up with her boyfriend, is in serious debt, and is currently living in a house share. In the meantime she spends most of her time with her life coach – attempting to find solutions to her problems – and her driving instructor.

Cast

Production

GameFace originated as a series of Channel 4's Comedy Blaps videos, titled Roisin Conaty: Onwards and Onwards.[1] In April 2014, a full 22 minute-pilot aired on Channel 4.[2] On 1 October 2015, GameFace was picked up by E4 for a full series of 6 episodes.[3]

Episodes

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1612 October 2017 (2017-10-12)9 November 2017 (2017-11-09)

Series 1 (2017)

No. in
series 		No. in
season 		Title Director Writer(s) Original air date
11"Hero, Warrior, Fireman, Liar"Andrew ChaplinRoisin Conaty12 October 2017 (2017-10-12)
A boozy night has some disastrous consequences for Marcella – including a ruined children's party, a lot of missed calls from her ex-boyfriend and an unwanted house-guest.
22"Wild"Andrew ChaplinRoisin Conaty12 October 2017 (2017-10-12)
Marcella's ex-boyfriend, Simon, re-enters her life with some startling news and further surprises arrive in the shape of his new wife, Tania.
33"Onion"Andrew ChaplinRoisin Conaty19 October 2017 (2017-10-19)
Marcella's wayward brother, Billy, is coming out of rehab and it isn't long before their sibling squabbles start up again.
44"Spider"Andrew ChaplinRoisin Conaty26 October 2017 (2017-10-26)
Marcella is thrilled to get a role in a film but her joy is short lived when her actions inadvertently cause the lead actress to have a meltdown. With filming cancelled she spends a giddy evening with Jon.
55"Skint"Andrew ChaplinRoisin Conaty2 November 2017 (2017-11-02)
Marcella needs to tell her family about Billy's drug problem but can't bring herself to dent her mother's faith in her golden boy. Finding her hot-headed father as unhinged as usual she reluctantly turns to Simon for help.
66"Conch"Andrew ChaplinRoisin Conaty9 November 2017 (2017-11-09)
A hungover and guilt-ridden Marcella has to face a date with Jon, while haunted by flashbacks from the night before – only to be called away thanks to Billy.

Reception

Fiona Sturges for The Guardian gave it a positive review, saying "The English standup has created a big-hearted comedy that manages to make depression and loneliness funny".[4] Natalie Golding for Telly Binge gave it four stars saying, "E4 have clearly invested in the production, as Marcella’s surprisingly elaborate daydreams play out. Layering up her personality and backstory through throwaway comments and flashbacks, GameFace shows a sly cleverness that never gets in your face."[5]

Awards and Nominations

Chortle Awards

  • 2017: Best TV (Nomitation) [6]

British Comedy Guide Awards

  • 2017: Best New TV Sitcom (Nomination) [7]

I Talk Telly Awards

  • 2017: Best New Comedy (Nomination)
  • 2017: Best Comedy Performance (Rosin Conaty, Award)[8]

New York Festivals Awards

  • 2017: Comedy (Bronze Award)[9]

References

  1. ↑ Guide, British Comedy. "Comedy Blaps – Session 1: Lone Wolf – GameFace – British Comedy Guide". British Comedy Guide.
  2. ↑ Wollaston, Sam (24 April 2014). "Derek; Game Face – TV review" – via www.theguardian.com.
  3. ↑ Guide, British Comedy (1 October 2015). "Roisin Conaty gets full series of sitcom GameFace".
  4. ↑ Sturges, Fiona (2017-10-14). "'Carbs, fags and wine': Roisin Conaty's GameFace, a tragicomic portrait of a life unravelled". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-10-21.
  5. ↑ "GAMEFACE REVIEW". Telly Binge | Interviews, Reviews & Competitions (tellybinge.co.uk). 2017-10-16. Retrieved 2017-10-21.
  6. ↑ "Chortle Awards 2018 results". 2018-03-16. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "Comedy.co.uk Awards 2017 Results". Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  8. ↑ "Winners: I Talk Telly Awards 2017". Archived from the original on 6 April 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  9. ↑ "New York Festivals - 2018 World's Best Television & Films™ Winners". Retrieved 13 April 2018.
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