Name: Famalam
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2018-04-09
Rating: 3.0

Overview

Famalam shines a comedic light on everything - from alien encounters in the outer reaches of the galaxy to what happens when a man is left on his own in a house for 10 minutes holding only a phone and a remote. With a dazzling array of accents, cultural observations and colourful costumes, Famalam gives us a glimpse of the latest Nollywood blockbuster, reveals who might be responsible for internet spam and introduces us to the real rulers of the world - spoiler alert - it's not the G20...

Seasons

Season 1

4 Episodes

2018

E01

Episode One

4/9/2018·25m

Watch the latest edition of William and Funke's over-raunchy morning chat show, and learn the secrets voodoo skills of Croydon's leading witch doctor Professor Lofuko.

E02

Episode 2

4/16/2018·25m

Sketch show where no area of the universe is off limits. The second episode of the show follows the the altruistic schemes of thwarted Nigerian philanthropist Prince Alyusi, watches the overamorous daytime antics of TV hosts/lovers William and Funke, and introduces Sassy Black Friend, the co-star of every romcom ever. We also enter the golden age of Nollywood television, including a sneak peek of the latest binge-watch from Lagos, learn how to deal with an unwanted wingman, and garage MC Scribbler P gives his take on the Winter Olympics. After years of working alone, Detective Moses Mountree gets a new partner, which he's not happy about.

E03

Episode 3

4/23/2018·25m

Penultimate episode of the sketch show. We look ahead to the next actor to play James Bond, hang out with never-satiated chicken-loving schoolboy Fat Sam, and let rap star Swayze sell us some tat. We also learn some important football skills from Senegalese soccer star Patrick Okwonge Okwomge, and get educated on early black British history with garage MC and academic Scribbler P. Meanwhile in Midsomer, Detective Moses Mountree has problems with some traditional country pastimes. Big problems.

E04

Episode 4

4/30/2018·25m

Final episode of the sketch show. We get a front row seat at the Oscars of the Nollywood film industry, the Kemmy Awards. Scribbler P gives us an important lesson on Black Cinema History. Meanwhile in Midsomer, things turn ugly when Detective Moses Mountree gets his weapon out again. Has there been a contravention of the country code?

Season 2

5 Episodes

2019

E01

Episode 1

3/31/2019·25m

In episode one of this second series wel find out if All Lives Matter, catch up with the ever-thwarted Nigerian philanthropist Prince Alyusi and discover what happens when you express your real feelings about Beyoncé. We learn some Black Oscar History with garage MC Scribbler P, see what happens when Nollywood does Love Island and watch our favourite competitive Aunties battle it out at a wedding…

E02

Episode 2

3/31/2019·25m

Detective Mountree solves more crime with a new Chinese partner, a cosmetically enhanced woman has a wardrobe malfunction at a bus stop, and our favourite competitive aunties battle it out by a relative’s death bed. Nollywood film giants Fantastic Egusi take on the heist genre, with a sneak peek of the latest binge-watch from Lagos. Learn how not to greet a new colleague in the office, and garage MC Scribbler P schools us on black military history. Plus, a group of friends duke it out for the ultimate prize…

E03

Episode 3

3/31/2019·25m

Enter the brand new character Woman President (written by a team of all male writers), listen as Barry White gets woke, and see what happens when a former SoundCloud rapper enters the job market. We’ll also meet social media obsessed Peter and his long suffering wife and get schooled on African Wildlife History with garage MC and academic Scribbler P. Meanwhile in Midsomer, Detective Moses Mountree has a run in with Internal Investigations…

E04

Epidode 4

3/31/2019·25m

An overprotective boyfriend meets his match, while Scribbler P gives us an important lesson on Black British music history. Meanwhile, undercover reporter Sandra attempts to catch a wasteman. The E19 Posse trade insults with the Stratford Soldiers over a drill track, and our favourite competitive aunties cause havoc at church. And over in Midsomer, Detective Mountree gets up close and personal with an alien…

E05

Turf Wars Sketch

5/4/2020·5m

E19 Posse and Stratford Soldiers exchange tips for staying safe during the Coronavirus pandemic. Message Over.

Season 3

6 Episodes

2020

E01

Episode 1

8/23/2020·25m

The first episode of the series show us out how to make White People Chicken, pulls back the curtain on interracial adverts and discovers what happens when you reveal spoilers for a TV series. The E19 Posse do their bit for the environment, there's an episode of Jamaican Countdown and our favourite African aunties learn their nephew's secret.

E02

Episode 2

8/23/2020·25m

Prince Alyusi brings his brand of philanthropy to a wider audience, superhero Night Owl battles her most dangerous foe, and the E19 Posse teach an important lesson. A golden ticket allows black people to be white for a day, and adventurer Wolf Chambers faces his toughest challenge yet.

E03

Episode 3

8/23/2020·25m

An African Warlord faces a new threat and we meet an unscrupulous Pastor. Meanwhile, crooner Thaddeus Price croons a romantic song to his girlfriend and social media addict Peter becomes a viral sensation…

E04

Episode 4

8/23/2020·25m

Idris Elba proves he is a dab hand at everything, a Police Officer displays her comedic timing while Mozart invents a new hit. Movie star Babatunde Warrington invites a film crew to his bachelor pad while rap star Yemi Chedda adopts a child…

E05

Episode 5

8/23/2020·25m

Fat Sam goes in search of romance while Shawn and Leslie get married. Movie star Babatunde Warrington shoots a music video and our favourite African Aunties return for more fun.

E06

The Best of Famalam

12/23/2019·25m

Compilation of the best of Famalam, the comedy sketch show where no area of the universe is off limits. This mash-up sees an overprotective boyfriend meet his match while Scribbler P gives us an important lesson on military history and the E19 Posse and the Stratford Soldiers trade insults over a drill track. Plus, our favourite competitive aunties cause havoc, Midsomer receives an injection of diversity as Detective Mountree solves a whodunnit in a stately home and Fantastic Egusi Films give their inimitable rendition of a Hollywood blockbuster. And we find out what really happens when you tell people you don't like Beyonce.