A BBC comedy star has playfully mocked the iconic Channel 4 series Gogglebox, creating a hilarious social media skit after joking that she couldn't persuade the actual show to feature her programme. Lucia Keskin, who stars in the Bafta-winning sitcom Things You Should Have Done, took to her social media platforms to impersonate the beloved Gogglebox families watching the freshly released second season of her own series.
Viral Impersonation Captures Gogglebox Essence
The 24-year-old comedian, also known as Chi With A C, posted a promotional video on X that quickly gained traction among fans. In her caption, she wrote: 'When you can't get actual Gogglebox to watch your show, so you do Gogglebox watching your show, watch Gogglebox as part of your show.' The video showcases Keskin's impressive talent for mimicry as she brings to life several of the programme's most popular households.
Spot-On Character Portrayals
Keskin masterfully impersonated best friends Lee and Jenny from Hull, sisters Ellie and Izzi from Leeds, and the sophisticated couple Giles and Mary from Wiltshire. She even took on the entire Malone family from Manchester, complete with their beloved dog, while creating her own narration in the style of The Royle Family star Craig Cash. Maintaining the show's characteristic dry humour, she introduced the segment by saying: 'In a week that started with a Monday and ended with a Sunday, we enjoyed some new strange telly.'
Audience Reaction and Critical Praise
Viewers on social media found the skit absolutely hilarious, with many praising Keskin's attention to detail and comedic timing. One user, Juliette Jones, commented: 'This is wonderful. Ellie and Izzi are more Ellie and Izzi than Ellie and Izzi.' Another fan, Wendy Bartholomew, described it as 'an absolute masterpiece,' while Electroflex added: 'Ended up watching this scene three times, just brilliant! You really nailed Dave!'
About the Comedy Series
Things You Should Have Done, which first premiered in 2024, follows the story of 'clueless Chi' who must suddenly fend for herself after her parents' death. To secure her inheritance, the ultimate stay-at-home daughter has to step up and face adult responsibilities. The Bafta-award winning sitcom stars Bridget Christie, Selin Hizli, Jamie Bisping and Daniel Fearn alongside Keskin. The second season, which began airing recently, has already received critical acclaim, with one viewer describing an episode as 'genuinely one of the funniest episodes of any show I've watched.'
Broadcasting Context and Schedule
While Gogglebox remains a Friday night favourite on Channel 4, currently in its 26th season with a new series beginning on February 6th, Keskin's comedy series is available exclusively on BBC iPlayer. The Channel 4 programme last aired a festive special on New Year's Day featuring the nation's favourite couch potatoes watching Christmas television highlights. Gogglebox returns to its regular schedule next Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.
Metro has reached out to both Channel 4 and Studio Lambert, the production company behind Gogglebox, for comment regarding Keskin's creative parody. The viral video serves as both affectionate homage and clever promotion, demonstrating how contemporary comedians are using social media platforms to engage with audiences and reference popular culture in innovative ways.
