SEAN Lock’s acclaimed sitcom 15 Storeys High is finally being added to the BBC iPlayer after his tragic death.
The comedian – known for his appearances on 8 Out Of 10 Cats among other shows – sadly passed away earlier this month after suffering with colon cancer.
The BBC is now placing his 2002 acclaimed sitcom 15 Storeys High on their streaming service, BBC iPlayer.
The show follows Sean as pessimistic Vince as he struggles to live in a South London flat with Doctor Strange actor Beneditc Wong’s Errol.
Bill Bailey was among the stars to guest star in the series, which ran until 2004.
After his death, actress Kathy Burke joined the choir of voices hoping for the series to return to iPlayer.
She tweeted on August 22, days after Sean’s death: “My showbiz pal, Roisin Conaty and I had a massive love up about Sean Lock yesterday.
“He was a fantastic bloke. We’d love to see the absolutely brilliant 15 Storeys High put on @BBCiPlayer please.
“We’re not asking for much.”
Fellow comedians rushed to social media to pay tribute to Sean, lead by co-star Jon Richardson who dubbed him an ‘incredible comic brain’.
A statement from Off The Kerb Productions announcing his death said: “It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock.
“He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family.
“Sean was one of Britain’s finest comedians, his boundless creativity, lightning wit and the absurdist brilliance of his work, marked him out as a unique voice in British comedy.
“Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children.
“Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him.
“We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children is respected at this difficult time.”
SADLY MISSED
The Channel 4 star leaves behind his wife Anoushka Nara Giltsoff and their three children.
Sean was diagnosed with skin cancer while he worked as a labourer on a building site in the 90s.
He went on to make a full recovery and has since worked with others to help raise awareness of the disease.
Close friend Lee Mack – best known as a Would I Lie To You? panellist – said this morning as the tragic news broke: “I’ve known this day was coming for some time, but it’s no less heart-breaking.
“A true original both in comedy and life. I will miss him so much.”
Meanwhile 8 Out of 10 Cats co-captain Jon said: “I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years working alongside him didn’t diminish that in the least.
“An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice.”
Jonathan Creek star Alan Davies added: “Sad news about Sean Lock. Funny on stage, hilarious off. We met in 1988 right at the start of our stand up careers.
“I hadn’t seen him in recent years as he quietly wrestled with illness but I feel very sad today for Anoushka and their children. RIP Locky.”
