BBC Studios is to adapt two UK comedy formats for the US through its LA production base – Here We Go and Mammoth.
BBC Studios comedy Here We Go, created and written by Tom Basden follows the chaotic Jessop family through the handheld camera of teenage son Sam. The series stars Alison Steadman, Katherine Parkinson and Jim Howick, as well as Basden. The U.S. version is currently in development with Universal Television, written by Matt Murray, with Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions attached to executive produce.
BBC Studios is also developing a U.S. adaptation of its hit UK comedy Mammoth with FOX Entertainment. The original BBC series, created by and starring Welsh comedian Mike Bubbins, follows Tony Mammoth, a 1970s PE teacher who is frozen in an avalanche in 1979 and revived in 2024, returning to a world that has completely transformed. Filmed in Wales, Mammoth premiered its first full series on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer in April 2024 before returning for a second series in December 2025.
Mark Linsey, President, BBC Studios Scripted LA Productions said: “We’re thrilled to see the momentum behind our scripted formats here in the U.S. continue to build. Both Here We Go and Mammoth are fantastic examples of the kind of bold, character‑driven British storytelling that resonates with audiences worldwide. Partnering with exceptional American talent and studios to reimagine these series for U.S. viewers is an exciting next step and reflects our ambition to grow BBC Studios’ scripted footprint in this key market.”
Josh Cole, Chief Creative Officer of Fiction and Comedy at BBC Studios, added: “These adaptations underscore the strength and versatility of British comedies. Here We Go has grown into one of the BBC’s most distinctive, warmly received family comedies, while Mammoth’s brilliantly unique premise has huge global potential. We’re delighted to see both series attract such strong U.S. interest and look forward to partnering with Paper Kite Productions and Fox Entertainment.”
Jon Creamer
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