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Very British Problems

Very British Problems is a TV show on Channel 4. Some of Britain's most famous faces discuss the nation's capacity for social awkwardness, from small talk to gratuitous apologising and avoiding eye contact on the train The long-running program has been available since 2015. A total of 7 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in November 2016.

Last broadcast:27/11/2016 at 23:10

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Very British Problems

27/11/2016

Feelings

Why is it Brits struggle to express emotions and feelings? From the inner rage kept to ourselves, to being totally unable to receive a compliment, the show revels in our national traits and oddities.

2016

Series 1 Episode 2 Out & About

19/11/2016

From the resentment we feel making tea for everyone at work, to the performance anxiety of packing your shopping in front of everyone at the checkout - why do we feel these oddities?

Series 1 Episode 1 Other People

03/07/2016

What are the rules of small talk? How many times can you ask someone to repeat themselves before giving up and hoping for the best? And what does James Corden mean when he offers to help wash up?

Series 2 Episode 3

Expired23/05/2016

Comics and celebrities share their problems with going on holiday, from unwanted vacation friends to the sheer relief at the vacation finally ending and being able to go home

With Friends

16/05/2016

Comics and celebrities share their issues with friends, from texting to weddings. Featuring David Tennant, Stephen Mangan, Bob Mortimer and Rebecca Front.

At School

09/05/2016

Celebs remember sex education classes, mouldy PE kits, and how we became a nation of binge drinkers. Catherine Tate remembers her first kiss, and James Corden recalls his extreme pubic hair anxiety.

Episodes 2015

At Christmas

Expired25/12/2015

A festive treat including Catherine Tate, David Tennant and Danny Dyer discussing the special social challenges of Christmas, from what to tip dustmen to how to leave a Christmas party early

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