‘Buffering’, the sitcom created by Iain Stirling (‘Love Island’) and Steve Bugeja (‘The Russell Howard Hour’), has been renewed for a second series by ITV2.
The six episode new series continues to follow Iain (Iain Stirling) and his housemates, Rosie (Jessie Cave), Greg (Paul G Raymond), Ashley (Rosa Robson) and Thalia (Janine Harouni), alongside on-off girlfriend Olivia (Elena Saurel), as they enter their late 20ās, with every wrong decision, failed relationship and wasted hungover day intensifying the feeling that time is running out for them to get their āadultā lives in order.
Iain StirlingĀ said:Ā āSteve and I are truly delighted to bring our passion project Buffering back for a second instalment. We canāt wait to show you what our housemates get up toā
Richard Allen-Turner, Executive Producer, AvalonĀ said:Ā āItās fantastic to see ITV2ās continued commitment and support shown for this funny and sharp show from Iain Stirling and Steve Bugeja.ā
Series 2 of ‘Buffering’ is set to air in 2023. ItĀ has been commissioned by Paul Mortimer, ITVās Head of Digital Channels and Acquisitions and Nana Hughes, ITVās Head of Scripted Comedy.Ā
The series is a Comedy 50:50 production with Christine Robertson, Sally OāLeary, Janine Harouni, and Jessie Cave co-writing some episodes.Ā Sam Michell (‘Stewart Lee: Snowflake/Tornado’,Ā ‘Mrs Brownās Boys’) is producer, while Sophie King (‘Disability Benefits’,Ā ‘Swan’) directs. Produced by Avalon and Executive Produced by Richard Allen-Turner and Jon Thoday.