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‘The Cleaner’ & ‘Taskmaster’ Star Greg Davies Wants Mandatory Two-Season Orders For New Comedy Series
‘The Cleaner’ and 'Taskmaster' star Greg Davies wants to see mandatory two-season orders for comedy series.
The comedian and writer, who fronts fronts the hit series Taskmaster in the UK and writes and stars in sitcom The Cleaner for the BBC, was asked what he would change about the business during a the closing session of the Berlinale Series Market, and responded he would like to see new comedies given more time to hit their stride, adding that all-time classics such as Seinfeld needed multiple seasons to establish themselves. Davies’ notes were delivered with a characteristic dose of humor, but his point about giving comedy time to grow struck a chord. It has featured an array of guest stars including Helena Bonham Carter, Asim Chaudry and Alex Lawther among many others.
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