Meet Daniel Sloss: star of The Adventures of Daniel
As part of the series of comedy pilots that we're premiering online, we've got a great new comedian to introduce you to. Later today you'll be able to watch my personal favourite The Adventures of Daniel here on the blog. It's a sitcom featuring 19 year old Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss playing himself with his fictional family, friends and girlfriend.
The real Daniel's even got his at Edinburgh Festival this year, he's written Mock the Week material for Frankie Boyle and done regular performances across the country and he runs his own comedy night in his hometown of Kirkcaldy. Impressive stuff. But enough from me, I'll let Daniel introduce himself and the show, but firstly I must warn you that the language can be a bit lewd and crude (as you'd expect from someone who has worked with Frankie Boyle!).
Hi I'm Daniel Sloss. Though most people call me Danny. Except my girlfriend's dad - he tends just to ignore me. Although he did call me David once. He doesn't really like the fact that the guy dating his daughter tells knob jokes for a living, which is fair enough I guess - my own parents don't like it much either. (I keep telling them that I'm saving them loads of money by not going to uni, but they just look at me like they've caught me knocking one out in public.)
I should probably explain what I mean by the whole knob joke thing - I'm a stand-up comedian. I started when I was 16 and I've been doing it pretty much full-time for the last two years. Hmm...what else can I tell you? I guess if I went on a dating website (though I won't 'cause I have a girlfriend and I'm not a fifty, fat or balding) I would list my likes and dislikes. So...
Likes: Xbox, my girlfriend Emma (I want to say not in that order, but we're all friends here), my best friend James - actually - beating my best friend James at Xbox, wanking (I'm 18 - DEAL WITH IT), and Irn-Bru.
Dislikes: losing to James at Xbox, music festivals (why the hell would you pay £100 to stand in the middle of a field all day in the pouring rain with your biggest luxury being the chance to crap in a giant, piss-covered plastic box?), and Matt Spencer.
Eugh. Matt Spencer. The guy is a class A prick. Do you remember the guy at school who everybody fancied? Even the teachers. That's him. And he's dating my girlfriend's sister...
(Photo: Matt Spencer and Daniel)
Well, I guess you'll meet him if you watch my new show. (Though don't let that put you off.) It's written by me (Daniel) with Tim Allsop and Stewart Williams (they created the Channel 4 show Plus One) and it's part sitcom, part stand-up, part sketch. I love it! But then again, I am in it.
I'd love to know what you think about it. Especially if you agree that Matt's a total cumstain.
Enjoy! (And hopefully speak soon.)
Love Danny x
Daniel Sloss stars in The Adventures of Daniel which you can watch on the blog now. It will be shown on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three next Monday at 9.30pm.
Our other comedy pilot The Klang Show will be on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three tonight at 9.30pm.
The real Daniel's even got his at Edinburgh Festival this year, he's written Mock the Week material for Frankie Boyle and done regular performances across the country and he runs his own comedy night in his hometown of Kirkcaldy. Impressive stuff. But enough from me, I'll let Daniel introduce himself and the show, but firstly I must warn you that the language can be a bit lewd and crude (as you'd expect from someone who has worked with Frankie Boyle!).
Hi I'm Daniel Sloss. Though most people call me Danny. Except my girlfriend's dad - he tends just to ignore me. Although he did call me David once. He doesn't really like the fact that the guy dating his daughter tells knob jokes for a living, which is fair enough I guess - my own parents don't like it much either. (I keep telling them that I'm saving them loads of money by not going to uni, but they just look at me like they've caught me knocking one out in public.)
I should probably explain what I mean by the whole knob joke thing - I'm a stand-up comedian. I started when I was 16 and I've been doing it pretty much full-time for the last two years. Hmm...what else can I tell you? I guess if I went on a dating website (though I won't 'cause I have a girlfriend and I'm not a fifty, fat or balding) I would list my likes and dislikes. So...Likes: Xbox, my girlfriend Emma (I want to say not in that order, but we're all friends here), my best friend James - actually - beating my best friend James at Xbox, wanking (I'm 18 - DEAL WITH IT), and Irn-Bru.
Dislikes: losing to James at Xbox, music festivals (why the hell would you pay £100 to stand in the middle of a field all day in the pouring rain with your biggest luxury being the chance to crap in a giant, piss-covered plastic box?), and Matt Spencer.
Eugh. Matt Spencer. The guy is a class A prick. Do you remember the guy at school who everybody fancied? Even the teachers. That's him. And he's dating my girlfriend's sister...
(Photo: Matt Spencer and Daniel)Well, I guess you'll meet him if you watch my new show. (Though don't let that put you off.) It's written by me (Daniel) with Tim Allsop and Stewart Williams (they created the Channel 4 show Plus One) and it's part sitcom, part stand-up, part sketch. I love it! But then again, I am in it.
I'd love to know what you think about it. Especially if you agree that Matt's a total cumstain.
Enjoy! (And hopefully speak soon.)
Love Danny x
Daniel Sloss stars in The Adventures of Daniel which you can watch on the blog now. It will be shown on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three next Monday at 9.30pm.
Our other comedy pilot The Klang Show will be on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three tonight at 9.30pm.
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At 16th Aug 2010, fingerbobette wrote:oooh, now this looks intriguing!
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At 23rd Aug 2010, Venn Diagram wrote:Really enjoyed this - good mix of stand-up and sketch, though the stand up was the better part - when's the next one on?
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At 23rd Aug 2010, JJ Cocker wrote:I loved it, and I mean I REALLY LOVED IT. Which is surprising as I'm not so sure I'd be in the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ3 "target audience". I'm in utter awe of this young man. Writer, actor, live performer, with his whole life in front of him. Swine! So glad I put the TV on to watch Gavin & Stacey and left it running or I would have missed this.
Me thanks the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ has restored me faith in what they're looking for from new writers. :o)
Good luck, Daniel.
JJ x
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At 24th Aug 2010, Tractortom18 wrote:Well funny show! ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three should definately commission a series. Plus I know a guy exactly like Matt Spencer.
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At 24th Aug 2010, sandez89 wrote:"lager flavoured prophylactics" So goddamn funny this program nice job.
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At 26th Aug 2010, Some Dude wrote:This is one great show. Sadly enough its pretty much my life.
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At 26th Aug 2010, Yai wrote:I really enjoyed it and recommended to all my friends, thought it was hilarious. Really hope it gets the green light.
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At 27th Aug 2010, AimeeXD wrote:i absolutely adored this pilot, hope it gets a regular spot on bbc3! :)
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At 28th Aug 2010, pinklollie wrote:I'm an almost 42 year old lady and I laughed from start to finish. I loved it!! I watched it on my own but the next day I watched it again on bbciplayer with my 16 year old daughter who also laughed from start to finish so it definitely appeals to all age groups. Please please please give him a series, he is extremely talented and seriously funny!!!
Nice one Mr Sloss :)
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At 3rd Oct 2010, Gaz wrote:All this user's posts have been removed.Why?
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At 6th Mar 2011, keyser soze wrote:Where can I watch the full episode I have only found a couple of clips but they are hilarious!!!
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