Sky Atlantic opens Common Ground

A ten-part comedy series starring Johnny Vegas, Katy Brand, Tom Davis and Rufus Jones is to air on Sky Atlantic from January.

Common Ground – initially entitled Common People – is a series of eleven minute comedy shorts set in South London, featuring new comedy scenarios, linked by characters and locations. Other comedy talent lined up to appear includes Charles Dance, Jessica Hynes, Alex Lowe and Tom Palmer. The shorts will air in double bills from Monday January the 14th at 9pm

Director of Sky Atlantic HD, Elaine Pyke says, “Comedy Monday’s is proving to be a big hit with Sky Atlantic customers and I’m delighted to add Common Ground to our incredible comedy slate. Common Ground is a key show that will further build the channel’s unique voice.”