Overview
- The BBC confirmed a second series after the launch episode drew about 5.3 million viewers in 28 days, making it iPlayer’s third-biggest comedy debut since 2024.
- Dawn French, Mark Heap, Craig Roberts and Mandip Gill will return, with filming scheduled later in 2026 in the West Country and story details kept under wraps.
- Paramount+ co-produced the first season but has not yet committed to the second.
- The show is created and written by Simon Mayhew-Archer and produced by Big Talk Studios, Mayhay Studios and CBS Studios, with Paramount Global Content Distribution handling worldwide sales.
- Reception has ranged from social-media criticism to more positive audience scores, including an IMDb rating around 6.8, as the BBC highlights strong engagement.