Daddy Issues final season adds new cast members
The BBC has commissioned a third and final season of the sitcom Daddy Issues, with filming underway in Stockport.
The BBC has confirmed a third and final series of Daddy Issues, with filming underway in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The six-episode season will pick up eighteen months after the second season finale, continuing the story of Gemma and her father Malcolm. The previous two seasons remain available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
David Morrissey, 62, returns as Malcolm, the recently divorced father sharing a flat with his daughter. Aimee Lou Wood, 32, reprises her role as Gemma, the pregnant party girl turned mother. The series follows their chaotic life of unexpected parenthood, disastrous romances, and family drama. Returning cast members include Sarah Hadland as Rita, Sharon Rooney as Catherine, David Fynn, and Taj Atwal.
New cast additions
A host of new actors are joining the ensemble for the final chapter. Anthony Welsh, 43, joins as Avery, a video game designer who becomes Gemma's love interest. Shobna Gulati will play new neighbour Odette. Neil Morrissey, 64, appears as Ellis, a new friend of Malcolm's. Sian Gibson joins as Rita's sister Juno, with Sophie Winkleman, 46, as a campsite owner named Mary. Liam Williams, 39, and Seb Cardinal also join the cast.
Gemma's journey
When the story resumes, Gemma's life has progressed. She has secured a promotion at the salon where she works, and her daughter Sadie is now thriving at nursery. Malcolm has invested in a new washing machine as he attempts to improve their shared living arrangements. Aimee Lou Wood teased the upcoming storyline for her character. She said Gemma is very much facing her Daddy Issues really full on. "So it's making for a very interesting and complicated and moving journey."
According to the series synopsis, Gemma and Malcolm will settle into their own comfortable rhythm. Malcolm might finally have become the grown-up Gemma always knew he could be. Their dynamic will be tested by new relationships and unexpected surprises. After two weeks away, Gemma returns home to find Malcolm has lost his keys, the flat has sprung a leak, and the police are at the door. Furthermore, old Gemma will resurface, leading her into a tangled web of lies stemming from a promising new romance. More outrageous misunderstandings are promised for the third season.
The comedy is written by Danielle Ward and produced by Fudge Park. Filming is already underway in and around Stockport, Greater Manchester for the final series. The BBC has not yet announced a transmission date.
