The British sitcom Here We Go, hailed by fans as "legitimately funny" and "refreshing," has all three series now available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The show, created and written by Tom Basden, follows the chaotic (mis)fortunes of the Jessop family and stars Basden alongside Gavin & Stacey's Alison Steadman, Sex Education's Jim Howick, Katherine Parkinson, and Tori Allen-Martin.
Series Overview and Availability
The pilot episode, titled "Pandemonium," aired in December 2020, with the first full series following in 2022. Since then, two further series have been released, and a fourth was commissioned in October of last year. Set in the town of Bedford, the show is shot from the perspective of a handheld camera belonging to teenage son Sam, with flashbacks to calmer times, offering a gritty, unfiltered portrayal of the unconventional Jessop family's trials and tribulations.
Fan Reactions
Audiences have wasted no time in heaping praise on the comedy. One IMDb user wrote: "Best comedy I've seen on the BBC for a while, and appealed to all ages in our family, plus had a good amount of laugh out loud moments." Another remarked: "I have only just discovered this show. Binge watched the latest series because I found it so funny." A third enthused: "Absolutely brilliant! Each character plays their role so perfectly and the way the episodes are made is such a great concept." A fourth described it as "legitimately funny and full of cringey British humour," while another devotee found it "such a refreshing comedy."
Potential US Remake
Reports emerged earlier this year suggesting Here We Go could be receiving a US remake featuring a Hollywood cast. The programme has successfully captured the attention of comedy legend Amy Poehler, known for Parks and Recreation, Saturday Night Live, and her podcast Good Hang. According to the Radio Times, Poehler's production company Paper Kite is developing an American version. However, American producers have not always succeeded in reimagining British sitcoms for audiences across the Atlantic, with Welcome to Flatch (adapted from This Country) and Call Me Kat (adapted from Miranda) proving recent disappointments. In contrast, blockbuster successes such as The Office and, more latterly, Ghosts demonstrate that it is entirely possible to nail the execution.
