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The Day Simon Announced That He Was in Control of the Universe

Episode 3 of 6

Sitcom. Simon reads a book which leads him to believe that he might be able to control the universe.

Sitcom written by Simon Amstell and long term collaborator Dan Swimer. The series stars Simon Amstell playing a version of himself - a television presenter searching for something more meaningful to do with his life. Each episode takes place at his Grandma's House, where Grandma welcomes her family, desperate to see everyone happy.

Simon has fallen in love. He has also read a book which leads him to believe that he might be able to control the universe. The family aren't very impressed with either. Grandpa has invited Deborah Adler to visit, Grandma doesn't like her and is less than happy. Liz has had to take extreme measures to try to get her son Adam into a new school.

30 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Simon Simon Amstell
Grandma Linda Bassett
Tanya Rebecca Front
Adam Jamal Hadjkura
Grandpa Geoffrey Hutchings
Auntie Liz Samantha Spiro
Clive James Smith
Actor Pam Ferris
Actor Iwan Rheon
Producer Ben Cavey
Director Christine Gernon
Writer Simon Amstell
Writer Dan Swimer

Broadcasts

  • Mon 23 Aug 2010 22:00
  • Tue 24 Aug 2010 23:00
  • Fri 27 Aug 2010 21:30
  • Sat 28 Aug 2010 22:40
  • Fri 9 Sep 2011 23:30