Hit BBC sitcom starring Sherwood star returning to screens for second series
BBC comedy sitcom Daddy Issues returns for series two starring Sherwood actor David Morrissey.
The hit comedy followed weekend partier Gemma (Aimee Lou Wood) in Manchester who’s life was turned upside down after a vacation encounter left her pregnant.
With her sister Catherine (Sharon Rooney) in jail and her mother Davina (Susan Lynch) travelling the world to find herself, she had no choice but to turn to the hapless Malcolm (David Morrissey) for support.
Viewers saw how she simultaneously handles her pregnancy and helps her sad dad following his marriage’s collapse.
BBC has commissioned six more episodes and will be returning for a second series.
The second series of the Stockport-set comedy finds them facing up to parenthood after Gemma gave birth to baby Sadie.
Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood, 29, said: “Daddy Issues is the most fun I’ve ever had on a job and I can’t wait to do it again!
“I’m so excited to see what Danielle has cooking for Malcolm, Gemma, [baby] Sadie and the gang.
“I just know it’s going to be hilarious and heart melting.”
Sherwood star David Morrissey, 60, said: “I’m delighted to be doing another series of Daddy Issues.
“Working with Aimee was a dream and Danielle’s writing is so funny and heart-warming! Can’t wait!”
Daddy Issues writer and former stand-up Danielle Ward said: “I’m thrilled to be writing for Aimee and David and the rest of this fabulous cast again.
“I love the Moscrips and can’t wait to crack on with their continuing adventures.”
Meanwhile, BBC drama Sherwood aired its second series on BBC One, starring David Morrissey.
The second instalment followed two families who found themselves entangled with the Sparrows in a world where old rivalries and long-held revenge missions are the norm.
Fans were pleased to see familiar faces Ian St Clair (David Morrissey) and Julie Jackson (Lesley Manville) back onto our screens, while also introducing viewers to plenty of new cast members.
Best BBC comedies
We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen.
Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) – Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring John Cleese and Connie Booth spans decades. It follows rude and intolerant Basil Fawlty (Cleese) as he attempts to improve the reputation of his hotel.
Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) – The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Sir David Jason starred as ambitious market trader Derek “Del Boy” Trotter whilst Nicholas Lyndhurst played his younger half-brother Rodney. Set in working-class Peckham in south-east London, it follows the highs and lows of the lives of the Trotters’, in particular their brazen attempts to get rich.
Blackadder (1983 – 1989) – Four series were made of the iconic show, created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson. Each series spans a different historical period as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder (Atkinson) tries to better himself in each society. Accompanied by his dogsbody Baldrick (Tony Robinson), trouble always ensues. A TV poll in 2004 found that Blackadder was voted the second-best British sitcom of all time
Absolutely Fabulous (1992 – 2012) – Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star as failing PR guru Edina ‘Eddie’ Monsoon and alcoholic fashionista Patsy Stone. The pair embark on heavy-drinking sessions and abuse drugs in a desperate attempt to stay ‘hip’. Eddie constantly chases bizarre fads and fails to lose weight whilst her disappointed and neglected daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha) looks on.
Little Britain (2003 – 2006) – The premise is simple. A sketch show which features different British people from all walks of life that are engaged in all sorts of comical scenarios. Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the pair created iconic pop culture characters. Viewers loved obnoxious council estate teenager Vicky Pollard, morbidly obese scrounger Bubbles Devere, slimming coach Marjorie Dawes, despondent office worker Carol Beer, disgraced politician Sir Norman Fry, of course the iconic Lou and Andy!
The Catherine Tate Show (2004-2015) – A sketch show starring the likes of Catherine Tate. She made iconic characters such as rowdy schoolgirl Lauren Cooper with her line ‘Am I bovvered?’. Other characters featured Bernie the nurse, the aga saga woman, complaining couple Janice and Ray, and of course her infamous ‘Nan’, Joannie Taylor. The last character herself spawned multiple specials and even a movie.
Gavin and Stacey (2007 – Present) The series tells the story of Gavin (Matthew Horne) and Stacey (Joanna Page). The pair embarked on an online and telephone romance for six months. But when they finally decide to be together properly, their friends and family get in the way. Ruth Jones and James Corden created the beloved show, which has been going for over a decade. The 2019 Christmas special was the most-watched comedy in 17 years and the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade.
New additions included Monica Dolan (Mr Bates vs The Post Office), Sharlene Whyte (Small Axe), David Harewood (Homeland) and more.
The new season was once again penned by James Graham, who also serves as executive producer on the series.
Directing duties this time around are with Clio Barnard, who is known for her work on Ali & Ava and The Selfish Giant.
Tom George (This Country, See How They Run) has also directed episodes four, five and six.
The first series of Daddy Issues is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.