New series from comedian Mae Martin heads to Channel 4

New series from comedian Mae Martin heads to Channel 4

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Friday, 13th March 2020
(credit: Channel 4)
(credit: Channel 4)

Canadian comedian Mae Martin has penned a new series for Channel 4 called Feel Good.

The six-part series, co-written with Joe Hampson, is a semi-autobiographical comedy following a recovering addict and comedian called Mae.

As Mae attempts to get her addictive impulses under control, an all-consuming relationship with her new girlfriend George, played by Charlotte Ritchie (Fresh Meat), throws life into further complication.

The series was conceived off the back of one of Martin’s stand-up routines about addictive behaviour, and explores concepts of gender fluidity and queer romance.

Speaking on the importance of queer and LGBT representation on screen, Martin commented: “If you never, or rarely, see your experience depicted in art or pop culture then you can begin to feel isolated or separate; Othered.

“So, representation is super important. I hope that people of all demographics see how, regardless of labels or identity, we all struggle with trying to find and hold on to intimacy – it’s very universal.”

Lisa Kudrow (Friends) stars as Mae’s mother Linda. She commented: “I love what this show is about […]  I am happy to be part of something that is charming and well-intentioned".

Feel Good will air on Wednesday 18th March at 10pm on Channel 4, with the full series available to download on All 4 after episode one.

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Canadian comedian Mae Martin has penned a new series for Channel 4 called Feel Good.