Sally Phillips will be starring in a new BBC mockumentary called The Tourist Trap. The show will centre around the Welsh tourist board and Sally’s co-stars will be Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Leroy Brito.
It is written by Gareth Gwyn, Sian Harris and Tudur Owen – though it is also semi-improvised. Shooting has already begun, directed by Keri Collins and produced by The Comedy Unit, the show is set to air this autumn on BBC Wales.
A spin-off of The Tourist Trap will also be launched on BBC Radio Cymru as part of a comedy season which will feature sitcom pilots written by participants of BBC Wales Find Me Funny scheme.
Paul Forde, commissioning executive for comedy at BBC Wales said: “Securing a top comedy talent like Sally for The Tourist Trap demonstrates just how serious we are about getting this right from the outset.
“In addition, the Find Me Funny scheme has uncovered new Welsh comedy writing talent and we’re keen to start developing them over the coming months.”
Nick Andrews, head of commissioning for BBC Wales said: “Last year, BBC Wales announced a package of investment in new comedy and seeking out new talent, and we’re looking forward to seeing the fruits of that investment appear on our screens this year. We’ve done a lot of informing and educating over the past decade, it’s time to get entertaining.”
