Smoggie Queens Review: A Fabulous Secret Club of Queer Comedy

This review analyzes the second series of Smoggie Queens, a niche BBC Three sitcom created by and starring Phil Dunning. Set in Middlesbrough, the show blends Teesside banter with queer culture and absurd humor, described as a mix of Diane Morgan and Lily Savage styles. The narrative follows Dickie, a prickly protagonist, and his eclectic group of friends, including Stewart, a young gay man navigating coming out, and Mam, a bewigged mother figure. The second season is characterized as even more bizarre and boutique than the first, featuring surreal plotlines such as losing a white rabbit named Andrea in a carpet warehouse and attending a charity football match for people with extra areolae. While the loose narrative and eccentric rambling may baffle general audiences, the review argues that fans will appreciate the show as an inside joke that balances silliness with touching moments. Highlights include a hilarious episode involving a hijacked LGBTQ+ event and a food fight at an Italian restaurant. The article positions the show alongside other peculiar BBC Three comedies, celebrating its unapologetic weirdness and camp cameos from figures like Michelle Visage and Steph McGovern.