Gorman to return for two more Dave series

Dave Gorman is to make two more series of his stand-up show Modern Life Is Goodish for Dave.

Another eight hour-long episodes will air this autumn – up from six in the first series –  followed by another eight in 2015.

The show, derived from Gorman’s live shows and his use of PowerPoint, was the channel’s highest-rated new commission last year, averaging a consolidated 532,000 viewers per episode.

Richard Watsham, senior commissioning editor for Dave, said: ‘We’ve found a format that really plays to Dave’s strengths, brilliant wit and observation with a large dollop of mischief.

‘He’s found a rich vein that has a genuine resonance with our viewers and most importantly is very funny.’

The show is made by Liberty Bell Productions, owned by Avalon, whose management arm also represents Gorman.

Published: 27 Jan 2014