Daddy Issues (TV series)
| Daddy Issues | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Danielle Ward |
| Directed by | Catherine Morshead Damon Beesley |
| Starring | Aimee Lou Wood David Morrissey |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Lynn Roberts |
| Production company |
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| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Three |
Daddy Issues is an upcoming BBC Three comedy television series created by Danielle Ward. It stars Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey.
Synopsis
An odd-couple sitcom in which a pregnant party-girl and her recently divorced father end up in a flat-share in Stockport.[1]
Cast
- Aimee Lou Wood as Gemma
- David Morrissey as Malcolm
- Susan Lynch
- David Fynn
- Sharon Rooney
- Sarah Hadland
- Taj Atwal
- Arian Nik
- Tom Stourton
- Susan Lynch
- Susannah Fielding
- Lauren O'Rourke
- Cyril Nri
- Cora Kirk as Tamika
- Perry Fitzpatrick
- Claire Keelan
- Damien Molony
- Sherrie Hewson
- Humphrey Ker as Warren
- David Reed as Craig
Production
Comedian and writer Danielle Ward has written the six-part series which has Lynn Roberts as producer, while Phil Gilbert is executive producer for Fudge Park Productions. Also executive producing are Aimee Lou Wood, David Morrissey, Ward and Damon Beesley who also directs, alongside Caterine Morshead.[2]
Casting
Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey were announced in the lead roles Gemma and Malcolm in December 2023.[3] Susan Lynch is set to play the mother of Gemma.[4] The rest of the cast was confirmed in February 2024, including David Fynn, Sharon Rooney, Sarah Hadland, Taj Atwal, Arian Nik, Tom Stourton, Susan Lynch, Susannah Fielding, Lauren O'Rourke, Cyril Nri, Cora Kirk, Perry Fitzpatrick, Claire Keelan, Damien Molony, Sherrie Hewson, Humphrey Ker, and David Reed.[5]
Filming
Filming got underway in Manchester in December 2023.[6][7]
References
- ^ Mensah, Katelyn (11 December 2023). "David Morrissey and Aimee Lou Wood lead BBC comedy Daddy Issues". Radio Times. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (11 December 2023). "Aimee Lou Wood, David Morrissey to Star in Father-Daughter Comedy 'Daddy Issues' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Shoot starts on Fudge Park's Daddy Issues for BBC3". Televisual. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Richardson, Jay (7 November 2023). "Aimee Lou Wood stars in BBC comedy Daddy Issues from Danielle Ward". Comedy.co.uk.
- ^ Merican, Sarah; Whittock, Jesse; Goldbart, Max. "Aimee Lou Wood Comedy Rounds Out Cast; Canal+ Ups Stake in Asian Streamer Viu; Asia Deals For 'Shark', 'Alice & Jack'; BBC Studios Kicks Off Showcase With Sales — Global Brief". Deadline. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ Newbould, Chris (11 December 2023). "Shooting underway on Stockport-based BBC comedy Daddy Issues". Prolific North. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Kemp, Ellie. "BBC starts filming new comedy series set in Stockport starring Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey". Manchester Evening News.