Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish - Season 5

Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish - Season 5

Season 5

Ratings and critical hit Dave Gorman Modern Life Is Goodish will return to Dave for a fifth series this October. Continuing to grow its audience series-on-series it has become one of UKTV's most successful shows. For Dave Gorman, modern life is still good…ish – it's the absurdities and contradictions of today's world that continue to fascinate and infuriate him. And so his fightback continues (ish) with eight new mischievous comedy performances. In his own unique style, combining stand-up, visual storytelling and real-world experimentation, Dave turns his attention to the areas of everyday life we normally take for granted.

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Episodes8
DatesOct 31, 2017 - Dec 19, 2017
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Episodes

Like Top Gun All Over Again
Season 5Episode 160 min

Like Top Gun All Over Again

In the first episode of series 5, Dave explores whether a knock-off can ever be as good as the real thing. For Dave, this involves examining DVDs, baking and his favourite band, Bucks Fizz…

Oct 31, 2017
I've Never Seen A Cat
Season 5Episode 260 min

I've Never Seen A Cat

This week, Dave Gorman fires up his laptop and big screen and Dave takes to fatherhood with his usual mischievous spirit: playing tricks with singing toys, interrogating children's TV characters, and messing with modern Monopoly.

Nov 7, 2017
A Helicopter Is Quicker Than A Car
Season 5Episode 360 min

A Helicopter Is Quicker Than A Car

This week, everyone knows nature's warning signs, but can they be trusted in today's world? To find out, Dave enlists celebrities, insect repellent, and Doctor Google.

Nov 14, 2017
You Use a Spoon for Licking Custard
Season 5Episode 460 min

You Use a Spoon for Licking Custard

Life's little absurdities wittily dissected. Dave asks what the term 'generation' really means. And why does his mum use emojis?

Nov 21, 2017
It Does Not Bong
Season 5Episode 560 min

It Does Not Bong

In this episode, Dave tests the merits of man versus machine, in all its life-like glory. Plus, he finds himself in a lucrative but compromising situation.

Nov 28, 2017
Drippy Strummer
Season 5Episode 660 min

Drippy Strummer

In this episode Dave explores just how gullible people really are, with a focus on movie franchise marketing, soundtracks and whether celebrities really can sell anything.

Dec 5, 2017
A Physically Large Head
Season 5Episode 760 min

A Physically Large Head

Mirthful musings on life with the laptop-literate comedian. Dave ponders society's image obsession and investigates how far people will go for fame.

Dec 12, 2017
My Childhood is Ruined
Season 5Episode 860 min

My Childhood is Ruined

Dave reveals how TV is made and examines the nature of happiness - with the help of Kate Middleton's clothes and Thomas the Tank Engine.

Dec 19, 2017

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