Belfast chippers provide backdrop for new BBC comedy series
A COMEDY series filmed in Belfast sees a group of comedian friends tour the city’s top chip shops. Comedians In Chippies Getting Fatter is led by comedian Ciarán Bartlett, who takes his long-time pals and fellow funny folk, Shane Todd, Diona Doherty, William Thompson and Colin Murphy, to visit some of his favourite eateries in Belfast. Filmed over four episodes, no topic is out of bounds for the comics, who “take a trip down memory lane, share their delight at Northern Ireland’s thriving comedy scene and at how their careers continue to go from strength to strength”. The series, which will debut on BBC Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer this evening, is one of two brand new comedy shorts from the North commissioned by the broadcaster. Comedians In Chippies Getting Fatter starts tonight The second, Stand-Up From The Sunflower, features no holds barred comedy performances from exciting up-and-coming acts, alongside some more established names on the local stand-up scene. Filmed in front of a live audience in the…
23 Jan 00:00 · The Irish Post