Get ready to meet a diverse group of misfits working in a pharmacy!
Channel 4 has today announced that stand-up comedian Ola Labib’s semi-autobiographical Channel 4 Blap, The Pharmacy will launch on Monday 10th March and be available on YouTube that same day from 5pm.
Written by and starring Ola Labib, The Pharmacy delves behind the counter of a local pharmacy as the oddball staff attempt to cure their community one patient at a time.
In The Pharmacy we are introduced to Lola, the beleaguered pharmacist as well as Margaret, her aggressively efficient right-hand woman, Harry, the up-and-not-so coming wannabe grime artist and Zein, delivering bad service with a smile.
This diverse group of misfits are tempted by the pills they serve, all whilst dealing with high rent, high stress and low pay.
The ensemble comedy will star Sue Vincent, Nabil Abdulrashid, Finlay Christie, Verona Rose and Ramey Dawoud.
Speaking ahead of The Pharmacy's release, Ola Labib said "I can't even begin to describe how overwhelmed, excited and emotional I feel about this project. I've always prayed for the day I would reap the rewards of sacrificing almost 14 years of blood, sweat and tears working as a Pharmacist in a time where the NHS is at crisis point."
"I never dreamt the rewards would be in the form of a commissioned comedy show for Channel 4 - A channel I grew up watching, dreaming that maybe one day, I'd have my own show. Not only am I representing pharmacists and healthcare workers around the country, but I’m also representing women, particularly POC women, and truly showing, in a world that doesn't like to see us succeed - our dreams can become a reality."
To date, Channel 4’s comedy Blaps have been the launching pad for many beloved comedy series including Gameface, We Are Lady Parts, Stath Lets Flats and Disability Benefits, which returns for a full series this year.
The Pharmacy will be available Monday 10th March on Channel 4
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