New comedy-drama ‘Spent' is coming to BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 8th July 2024 at 10pm.
The series stars Michelle De Swarte (‘The Baby'), who has also written and created it. It is produced by BAFTA award-winning production company Various Artists Ltd. (‘Juice', ‘I May Destroy You', ‘Such Brave Girls', ‘Sally4Ever').
Part-inspired by her own experiences of the modelling industry and the trials and tribulations that come along with it, Michelle de Swarte stars as Mia, a former catwalk model who is on the run, mainly from herself. Long term it’s a story of personal renewal but for now, the stark reality is that her career is over, she’s flat broke and she’s homeless. This is a woman who despite her humble beginnings has become accustomed, possibly even addicted, to the finer things in life. Unfortunately, those lifestyle choices don’t carry much currency when you’re pushing 40 and permanently sofa surfing. She may have a highfalutin’ attitude and a world class skincare regime but Mia’s now living on the breadline. Not that she’s prepared to admit that to anyone, not even herself.
Alongside Swarte, the series stars Juliette Cowan, Amanda Wilkin, Matt King, Jamali Maddix, Karl Collins, Eleanor Nawal and Rachel Ofori.
The Executive Producers are Jack Bayles (‘Catastrophe', ‘Such Brave Girls', ‘This Way Up') and Phil Clarke (‘I May Destroy You', ‘Peep Show', ‘Such Brave Girls'). The BBC Commissioning Editor is Tanya Qureshi (‘I May Destroy You', ‘Am I Being Unreasonable?'). BBC Studios, who have a minority investment stake in Various Artists Limited, are handling international distribution.
