The Luke McQueen Pilots
- TV comedy
- BBC Three
- 2018
- 3 episodes (1 series)
Comedy series from up-and-coming comedian Luke McQueen. Also features Mark Silcox and Juliet Morrish.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - Britain's Hidden Vampire Crisis
Further details
Speaking to real-life experts and genuine members of the public, Luke explores the worrying increase in vampire numbers, asking why so little is being done, and why the NHS, a government-funded organisation, openly invites people to donate blood. Luke's quest for the truth takes him to the top echelons of power, where he proves he will go to any length to make a point.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 5th September 2018
- Time
- 10am
- Channel
- BBC Three
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Luke McQueen | Luke |
| Mark Silcox | Dad |
| Juliet Morrish | Luke's Producer |
| Nick Groom (as Professor Nick Groom) | Self |
| Fran Simmons | Self |
| Luke McQueen | Writer |
| Simon Balch | Writer |
| Jessica Fostekew | Writer |
| Paul Taylor | Series Director |
| Arron Ferster | Series Producer |
| Juliet Morrish | Producer |
| Ruby Kuraishe | Executive Producer |
| Nana Hughes | Executive Producer |
| Ed Sleeman | Executive Producer |
| Leon Wilson | Executive Producer |
| Stephen Greenhill | Associate Producer |
| Oliver Rainbird (as Ollie Rainbird) | Editor |
| Andy Walker | Director of Photography |
Video
Britain's Vampire Crisis
Luke McQueen tackles the issue of Britain's hidden vampire crisis.
Featuring: Luke McQueen (Luke) & Professor Nick Groom.
Press
The Luke McQueen Pilots review
The outrageous standup moves into TV with a mock-doc full of public stunts, faux-naive interviews and blood-letting.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 8th September 2018A new mock-investigative series begins with a report on our "hidden vampire crisis". Fitfully funny, although McQueen's faux-naif-meets-Russell Brand shtick (standing in a street yelling "Lower the age of sexual consent!" in order to protect virgins from vampires) is an acquired, er, taste.
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 7th September 2018TV/Online Review: The Luke McQueen Pilots
McQueen doesn't exactly re-invent the spoof documentary wheel here, but he throws himself into the proceedings with gusto.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th September 2018The Luke McQueen Pilots: review
Such uncomfortable hidden-camera pieces are what defines this first Luke McQueen Pilot, but they are rare moments in a show that can otherwise feel anaemic, with dubious ideas stretched thin.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th September 2018