Lemon La Vida Loca
Lemon La Vida Loca | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Genre | Sitcom Mockumentary |
Created by | Keith Lemon Laura Aikman |
Written by | Keith Lemon Laura Aikman |
Directed by | Paul King |
Starring | Keith Lemon Laura Aikman (2012) |
Opening theme | "Lemon La Vida Loca" |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
No.of series | 2 + 2 Christmas specials |
No.of episodes | 12 |
Production | |
Executive producers | Dan Baldwin Leon Wilson |
Running time | 45 minutes |
Production company | Talkbackin association with Bang Tidy Productions |
Original release | |
Network | ITV2 |
Release | 2 August 2012 11 July 2013 | –
Related | |
Celebrity Juice Keith Lemon's LemonAid Through the Keyhole |
Lemon La Vida Locais aBritishmock realityshow created and written by, and starring, comedianLeigh Francis(Keith Lemon) and actressLaura Aikman.The show's title is derived fromRicky Martin's 1999 hit single, "Livin' la Vida Loca".
The series follows the character of television personalityKeith Lemon,capturing his home and work life, and everything in between. The series began airing on 2 August 2012 onITV2,and concluded its first series on 23 August 2012. Whilst onLet's Do Lunch with Gino & Mel,Lemon announced that a Christmas special ofLemon La Vida Locawould air in December. He confirmed this news on hisTwitteraccount as well.[1]A second series began airing on 6 June 2013. Aikman announced that she would not be returning to the show for the second series, but she did make an appearance on the first episode of the second series.
It was announced in January 2014 thatLemon La Vida Locawould not be renewed for a third series.
Cast
[edit]Main cast
[edit]- Leigh FrancisasKeith Lemon
- Laura Aikmanas Rosie Parker (2012–13)
Celebrity cameos
[edit]- Kelly Brookas herself
- Jodie Marshas herself
- Jenny Powellas herself
- Danny Dyeras himself
- Stacey Solomonas herself
- Holly Willoughbyas herself
- Rick Edwardsas himself
- Antony Costaas himself
- Fearne Cottonas herself
- Chris Fountainas himself
- Toby Anstisas himself
- Michelle Keeganas herself
- Gary Barlowas himself
- Mark Wrightas himself
- Patsy Kensitas herself
- Coleen Nolanas herself
- Eamonn Holmesas himself
- Ruth Langsfordas herself
- Emily Atackas herself
- Paddy McGuinnessas himself
- Joe Swashas himself
- Brian Beloas himself
- Fazeras himself
- Laura Whitmoreas herself
- Jessica-Jane Clementas herself
- Chico Slimanias himself
- Jade Jonesas himself
- Hank Osasunaas mad Paul
- Caroline Flackas herself
- Verne Troyeras himself
- Fabio Lanzonias himself
- Tara Reidas herself
Episodes
[edit]Series 1 (2012)
[edit]№ | # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) [2] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | "Rosie's Arrival" | Paul King | Leigh Francis | 2 August 2012 | 1.28 |
2 | 2 | "The Dinner Party" | Paul King | Leigh Francis | 9 August 2012 | 1.08 |
3 | 3 | "Jetting Off" | Paul King | Leigh Francis | 16 August 2012 | 0.94 |
4 | 4 | "Apology Accepted" | Paul King | Leigh Francis | 23 August 2012 | 1.06 |
Christmas specials (2012)
[edit]№ | # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) [2] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 1 | "Merry Keithmas (Part 1)" | Jamie Deeks & Dan Johnston | Leigh Francis | 4 December 2012 | 0.91 |
6 | 2 | "Merry Keithmas (Part 2)" | Jamie Deeks & Dan Johnston | Leigh Francis | 5 December 2012 | 0.77[3] |
Series 2 (2013)
[edit]The second series began on 6 June 2013 at 10pm on ITV2.
№ | # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 1 | "Singing Career" | Paul King | Leigh Francis | 6 June 2013 | 0.78 |
8 | 2 | "Acting Career" | Paul King | Leigh Francis | 13 June 2013 | 0.499 |
9 | 3 | "Martial Arts" | Paul King | Leigh Francis | 20 June 2013 | N/A |
10 | 4 | "Back to the Future: The Musical" | Paul King | Leigh Francis | 27 June 2013 | N/A |
11 | 5 | "Hollywood" | Paul King | Leigh Francis | 4 July 2013 | N/A |
12 | 6 | "Keith's Birthday" | Paul King | Leigh Francis | 11 July 2013 | N/A |
Distribution
[edit]The complete first and second series ofLemon La Vida Locawas released onto DVD on 18 November 2013 as a three-disc set.
References
[edit]- ^"New celeb juice tonight 10pm. Followed by a repeat of all 4 Lemon La Vida Loca's which starts again at Xmas. Ooooosh!".Retrieved30 August2012.
- ^ab"Weekly Top 10 Programmes".Barb.co.uk. 27 July 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 13 January 2013.Retrieved27 March2012.
- ^Lemon La Vida Loca - Christmas Special: Merry Keithmas - Part Two - British Comedy Guide