Catastrophe Edit Mistake: Sharon Horgan Reveals All
- Sharon Horgan, the Bafta-winning co-creator and star of Channel 4's comedy series Catastrophe, recently recounted a near-disastrous on-camera gaffe that almost made it into the show's final cut.
- Speaking at the There is a festival 2025, in partnership with The Self-reliant, Horgan discussed the challenges of together writing and starring in a show, admitting it nearly...
- Horgan recalled a scene featuring American actress Michaela Watkins, who played Delaney's sister.
Sharon Horgan unveils a close call from the set of Catastrophe, revealing a major on-screen mistake that almost made the final cut. The Bafta-winning co-creator and star of the hit comedy series, alongside Rob Delaney, shared how she nearly mouthed another actress’s lines during filming, a behind-the-scenes detail that highlights the pressures of writing, producing, and starring together. This candid story, recounted at There is a festival, paints a picture of the duo’s improvisational on-set experience. Discover the production process and how a last-minute edit saved the day for this comedy. for more insights into the world of entertainment,check out News directory 3. What other secrets does Horgan have in store? Discover what’s next .
Sharon Horgan Reveals Near-Miss ‘Catastrophe’ On-Set Mistake
Updated May 31, 2025
Sharon Horgan, the Bafta-winning co-creator and star of Channel 4’s comedy series Catastrophe, recently recounted a near-disastrous on-camera gaffe that almost made it into the show’s final cut. The series, which aired for four seasons, featured Horgan and Rob Delaney as a couple navigating an unexpected pregnancy after a fling in London. Horgan and Delaney also shared writing duties.
Speaking at the There is a festival 2025, in partnership with The Self-reliant, Horgan discussed the challenges of together writing and starring in a show, admitting it nearly led to a significant error during Catastrophe’s second season.The show is known for it’s sharp wit and honest portrayal of modern relationships, making it a hit with audiences and critics alike.The series explores themes of family, relationships, and the challenges of modern life, all while maintaining a comedic tone.
Horgan recalled a scene featuring American actress Michaela Watkins, who played Delaney’s sister. During the editing process, thay noticed Horgan mouthing Watkins’ lines in the background. “Obviously in my head I was thinking, like, this is how it should be done, or, this is how we heard it. But we saw that just before we locked it,” Horgan said.
Reflecting on her working relationship with Delaney,Horgan noted the pair sometimes arrived on set with scripts barely finished. ”We’d be on set, standing opposite each other, going, why the f*** did we write another sex scene? This is terrible,” she said.
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Horgan, 54, has been a driving force behind several popular television shows, including Motherland and Bad Sisters. Her production company, Merman, is currently developing adaptations of Julia May Jonas’s novel Vladimir and Jeanette McCurdy’s memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died.
What’s next
Horgan continues to develop new projects, solidifying her influence on television and exploring complex characters and narratives.