Character overview - Sam Jessop

Youngest son Sam is the self-appointed director of the Jessop family’s home movies, although he does occasionally like to offer his opinions or make observations that the others have missed. Extremely calm under pressure and no-nonsense, Sam is very much the emotional detached documentary maker.

Can you tell us about your character and his relationships in Pandemonium?

Sam is the youngest sibling in the Jessop family. He has one older sister, Amy, who he loves to annoy and embarrass but loves her almost as a best friend. The house is ran by his mum who he has a great relationship with (he’s a momma’s boy) but spends most of his time messing around with his dad on his hobbies and interests. He loves his nan but thinks she’s barmy and is always thankful for when she slips him 20 quid. And uncle Robin is just Uncle Robin.

Can you talk about how Pandemonium is filmed?

The show is all filmed from Sam’s perspective. He takes it upon himself to film the family as a project of his and Pandemonium is the documentary that is the outcome.

Do you have any favourite moments from filming?

My favourite moments of filming were all of the parts where we shot as a whole family. I loved the dynamic of all of us together as we all bounced off each other like clockwork. It was so fun and VERY hard to keep a straight face.

There’s so much to watch over Christmas. Give us one really good reason Pandemonium should stand out as one to watch?

It’s a very interesting and exciting way that we filmed the show. And it is absolutely hilarious! Who doesn’t need a laugh during these treacherous times...