A new BBC Christmas comedy-drama, already hailed as "iconic" by viewers, is set to make its broadcast debut on BBC One tonight. 'Stuffed', starring Guz Khan and Morgana Robinson, has been generating significant buzz on iPlayer, with fans urging others not to miss this festive hidden gem.
What Is The New BBC Drama 'Stuffed' About?
The film follows Arslan Farooqi, played by Guz Khan, who receives an unexpected £8,000 Christmas bonus from his employer. Seizing the moment, he decides to use the windfall to treat his multi-faith family to a dream holiday, trading their home in Coventry for a magical Christmas trip to Lapland.
He is joined by his wife Hannah, portrayed by Morgana Robinson, their two daughters, and his brother-in-law Jamie. However, the festive fantasy quickly unravels when Arslan discovers a devastating error: the bonus was paid by mistake and must be repaid. The family has already spent every last penny of it.
Viewers Demand More After iPlayer Release
Following its release on BBC iPlayer, the film has been met with an outpouring of praise from early viewers. One fan strongly recommended it, stating: "If you've not watched it yet, try Stuffed on the iPlayer. Brilliant new addition to the Christmas film list. Guz Khan is brilliant."
Another viewer celebrated the on-screen partnership, gushing: "Absolutely loved Stuffed on BBC iPlayer with my fav man @GuzKhanOfficial, him and Morgana are a dream team working together." The enthusiasm has sparked calls for the story to continue, with comments like "Loved it, hope some more will follow!" and "We need a regular series for this!"
Perhaps the most emphatic review declared: "This is iconic on tv I didn't know what to watch during the Christmas holidays, same old home alone and polar express but this... is perhaps the best drama I've seen."
Guz Khan On The Challenge of a Christmas Special
In a previous interview with The Guardian, lead actor Guz Khan shared his initial apprehensions about the project. "You never know when you make something. I never thought we'd ever be in this kind of slot," he said, referencing the coveted Christmas scheduling.
He contrasted the experience with other roles, explaining: "A lot of the work I get asked to do is like: 'Come in and do your thing.'... But this was a little bit different. You have to follow some guidelines." He described it as a good creative challenge, having to convey emotion through expression where he might usually rely on dialogue.
'Stuffed' will be broadcast on BBC One tonight at 9pm. The film is also available to stream on demand via BBC iPlayer.
