Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Unscripted roundtable discussions with a title chosen at episode's end.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled is a British comedy programme that debuted on the channel Dave, with Alan Davies as its host. Each episode revolves around an unscripted conversation at a table, involving four guests—typically stand-up comedians, comedy writers, or other well-known entertainment personalities. The show gets its name from the fact that episodes begin without a title; one is selected at the end, often based on a quote or paraphrased remark from a guest’s story.
The first series, consisting of five episodes plus a compilation, aired in June 2014 and was recorded at Riverside Studios. A second series of ten episodes, plus another compilation, followed in January 2015, this time taped at The Hospital Club. The third series, also ten episodes, began in November 2015 and included a compilation and a Christmas special. A fourth series of ten episodes aired in June 2016. The fifth series, shorter at eight episodes, started in February 2017. After a gap, the sixth series of ten episodes was recorded at The Roundhouse and broadcast from July 2021. The seventh series was taped in late 2022 at the Grand Hall of the Battersea Arts Centre, and began airing in March 2023.
- first_aired
- June 2014
- network
- Dave
- host
- Alan Davies
- format
- Unscripted roundtable discussion
- number_of_series
- 7 (as of 2023)
Lore & Background
The programme began with a five-episode first series plus a compilation episode in June 2014, recorded at Riverside Studios. It returned in January 2015 for a ten-part second series recorded at The Hospital Club, followed by a third series of ten episodes starting in November 2015, which also included a compilation episode and a Christmas special. The fourth series aired in June 2016, and the fifth series, consisting of eight episodes, began in February 2017.
Reader's Guide
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled represents a distinctive format in British television comedy, relying on unscripted conversation among guests rather than pre-written material. Its significance lies in its ability to capture spontaneous anecdotes and humor from a rotating cast of comedians and writers, with the episode title emerging organically from the discussion. The show's longevity across seven series, with breaks and venue changes—from Riverside Studios to The Hospital Club, The Roundhouse, and the Battersea Arts Centre—demonstrates its adaptability and continued appeal. The programme's legacy is tied to its informal, conversational style, which contrasts with more structured panel shows, offering a relaxed platform for storytelling and wit.
Did You Know?
- Each episode begins untitled, and a title is chosen at the conclusion, often a quote from a guest's anecdote.
- The first series aired in June 2014 with five episodes plus a compilation episode.
- The sixth series was recorded at The Roundhouse and aired from July 2021.
- The seventh series was recorded in late 2022 at the Grand Hall, Battersea Arts Centre, and started airing in March 2023.
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