**Title:** *”Peckham Matters”*
**Genre:** Sitcom
**Setting:** Peckham, London
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**Plot Summary:**
*”Peckham Matters”* follows the lively Adebanjo family, a British-Nigerian household navigating the ups and downs of life in the multicultural neighborhood of Peckham. The show blends humor with heart as the family grapples with modern challenges while trying to maintain their Nigerian heritage.
**Main Characters:**
– **Bayo Adebanjo** – The stern, traditional Nigerian father who believes in tough love, African-style discipline, and the importance of respecting one’s elders. He often clashes with his children’s more Western attitudes, leading to many comedic moments as he tries to enforce strict rules that no one seems to follow.
– **Auntie Funke** – Bayo’s unmarried sister, who is staying with the family until she “finds her match.” Her hilarious and sometimes desperate attempts at dating provide plenty of laughs, especially as her criteria for a suitor grows increasingly specific. She’s a force to be reckoned with, dishing out unsolicited advice and meddling in everyone’s lives.
– **Toyin Adebanjo** – Bayo’s wife and the calm center of the family. Though she appreciates her husband’s values, she’s more pragmatic and acts as the mediator between Bayo and the kids. She’s also dealing with her own stress of managing the household on a tight budget.
– **Tade Adebanjo** – The eldest son, in his early twenties, who struggles with the pressure to meet his father’s high expectations while wanting to forge his own identity. He’s at odds with the traditional way of life Bayo champions, and his father’s constant nagging about “becoming a real man” weighs heavily on him.
– **Sade Adebanjo** – The teenage daughter who embraces her British identity and has a sassy, rebellious streak. Sade’s often at the center of Bayo’s attempts to enforce discipline, but her quick wit makes her a fan favorite.
– **Kojo, the Neighbor** – A Ghanaian man who lives next door and regularly pops in to give Bayo “advice” on how to handle his family, though his advice is usually more trouble than it’s worth. Kojo and Bayo have a friendly rivalry, with plenty of banter about Nigerian vs. Ghanaian culture.
**Themes:**
– **Generational Clash** – The tension between Bayo’s traditional Nigerian upbringing and his children’s British upbringing leads to hilarious misunderstandings, clashes, and compromises.
– **Financial Worries** – The Adebanjo family is constantly trying to make ends meet, dealing with day-to-day struggles of living in London. Whether it’s finding a cheaper grocery store or coming up with creative ways to cut costs, money is always tight.
– **Romantic Struggles** – Auntie Funke’s relentless search for a husband is a source of much of the humor. Her attempts to impress potential suitors (often through absurd schemes) never quite go to plan.
– **Cultural Pride vs. Integration** – The show explores the balance of being proud of Nigerian culture while adapting to life in the UK. It dives into questions like: How much of the “old ways” should be preserved? How can the kids honor their heritage while still being themselves?
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*”Peckham Matters”* is a warm, funny, and relatable family sitcom that showcases the diversity of British life while celebrating the uniqueness of the British-Nigerian experience.
Three seasons have been produced so far, with a total of 50 episodes.
Season 2 premiered in the UK on channel OHTV in 2014 and on Africa Magic/M-Net in Africa.
In December 2015, it was announced that the third season of Meet the Adebanjos will launch on the multi-ethnic content service Lebara Play. The third season was made available to watch from the beginning of 2016 and included 19 new episodes, adding up to a total of 50 episodes produced.
Following the pick-up of the series by Netflix, a fourth season is currently in development.
