May 26, 2023 · 12m
A short film by Uncle Shortbread about the dangers of sleep deprivation, the brutality of the music industry and the power of Iggy Pop’s hip thrust.
BBC Comedy Short Films
It’s been exciting to create a space for comedy creatives to flex their funny bones and we’re particularly proud to have given 11 new writers and 6 new directors their first BBC Comedy credit. We can’t wait to see them go out
Comedy short films from new and established talent. Showcasing original, weird and very funny films.
Season 1 Episodes
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May 26, 2023 · 14m
Slapstick adventure about young James, who is cursed with ‘acute misfortune syndrome’. James is on a mission to reconnect with his estranged dad.
May 26, 2023 · 14m
They’re called 'gays', but who are they really? Part sketch show, part mockumentary, part actual documentary, your 'Host' is about to take you on a strange adventure. English
May 26, 2023 · 14m
Short comedy film about some odd little men in Northern Ireland running a club dedicated to innocent fun. But will all this wholesome fun actually ruin their lives?
May 26, 2023 · 11m
Sixteen-year-old twins Tai and Kenny are desperate to make their mark on the world. That’s hard when you live with your parents, and even harder when you live in Milton Keynes...
May 26, 2023 · 10m
A desolate train track seems the perfect spot to end it all - until someone else turns up with the same idea. Awkward.
May 26, 2023 · 12m
Actor Jack joins a panto tour of care homes, where he is confronted with the reality of where it ends.
May 26, 2023 · 9m
It's the first day of sixth form, and Mike, Sonny and Dan are heading in on the mobility bus. Will they make it to school without strangling each other?
May 26, 2023 · 11m
Pobl Bachyn is a short comedy-horror film from Tarot about the horrors of Welsh folklore, English tourists and, to a lesser extent, being hungover.
May 26, 2023 · 9m
Don’t be afraid to embrace the beast within you... even if that means wolfing down a load of pervy men.
May 26, 2023 · 13m
After their father’s passing, an oddball trio inherits the failing family funeral business. Led by hapless son Archie, they devise a plan to save their funeral home.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did BBC Comedy Short Films Season 1 premiere?
BBC Comedy Short Films Season 1 premiered on May 26, 2023.
How many episodes are in BBC Comedy Short Films Season 1?
BBC Comedy Short Films Season 1 has 11 episodes.
What is the first episode of BBC Comedy Short Films Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Birdsong". It aired on May 26, 2023.
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