Hit BBC Comedy series ‘Daddy Issues' will return for a second series it has been confirmed.
Starring Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey, the series is from Fudge Park and the new series announcement follows a hugely successful debut on BBC Three and iPlayer. ‘Daddy Issues' is the biggest comedy launch for BBC Three since the start of 2022 (based on 7-day figures).
From dating disasters and failed romances through to toxic friendships and messy family dynamics, the show is a big hearted story about a father and daughter, and the reality of facing up to parenthood – at any stage of life.
Set in Stockport the first series saw Gemma (Aimee Lou Wood) discover she’s pregnant after a random hook-up. With her sister Catherine (Sharon Rooney) in prison and her mum Davina (Susan Lynch) travelling around the world to find herself, Gemma had no choice but to turn to her hapless father Malcolm (David Morrissey) for support. The end of the series saw Gemma going into labour at Rita's (Sarah Hadland) salon, then giving birth to baby Sadie with friends Cherry (Taj Atwal) and Xander (Arian Nik) by her side. Meanwhile Malcolm rushed to make it to the hospital in time, with toxic friend Derek (David Fynn) in tow. But a face from the past could change everything for them.
Jon Petrie, Director of BBC Comedy said “We’re delighted to play midwife to a second series of ‘Daddy Issues'. Danielle Ward’s razor sharp scripts and the dream pairing of Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey have struck a chord with viewers and we can’t wait to see Gemma and Malcolm take the first steps on their parenting/grand-parenting journey.”
Aimee Lou Wood 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, Sadie and the gang. I just know it’s going to be hilarious and heart melting.”
David Morrissey 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 heartwarming! Can’t wait!”
‘Daddy Issues' is a Fudge Park production for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, created and written by Danielle Ward (‘Brassic'). It was commissioned by Jon Petrie, Director of Comedy Commissioning at the BBC and Fiona Campbell, Controller, Youth Audience, BBC iPlayer and BBC Three.
All episodes of ‘Daddy Issues' are available to view on BBC iPlayer.
