BBC reveals hit sitcom will come to an end after three series on air

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THE BBC has revealed that a hit sitcom will come to an end after three series on air.
The show was branded 'best on the Beeb' and had a
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The show was branded 'best on the Beeb' after its first series and had a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score
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The BBC has revealed that the hit show will come to an end after three series on air
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It focuses on a group of black london based teens at a private boarding school
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Popular school comedy-drama Boarders debuted on
BBC
Three last year
to much success.
It tells the eye-opening story of a
And after receiving an incredible Rotten Tomatoes score of 100% and impressing viewers, another term is on the way.
But the
news
is bittersweet for fans - as it's the final series and will conclude the show's storyline.
BBC Comedy
Announcing the
news
, the BBC also confirmed
Alongside writer and creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor who returns as their mentor Gus.
Taylor will also make his directorial debut this series, directing the final episode.
Filmed in Bristol, Boarders series three sees the South London teens back at St. Gilbert's and the pressure is on.
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They've made it to their final term, exams are looming, and they're determined to achieve big.
As they dream of life beyond St. Gilbert's, a neighbouring school - which also happens to be the one Abby is now attending - provokes an intense rivalry causing chaos and jeopardising their futures.
Trailer for season 2 of hit BBC series Boarders
With new enemies, love interests and broken friendship, our teens are forced to face a fresh batch of problems which threaten to trip them up at their final hurdle.
What will it take for our scholarship kids to come out on top?
Returning cast from series two also include
Writer, creator and executive producer Daniel Lawrence Taylor, says: 'Boarders has been a deeply personal project for me, and it's been incredible to see how audiences have connected with the characters.
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"From day one, I wanted to create something funny, honest, and proudly Black,
"And in this final term, I hope to finish their story as they face their final year with greater challenges, deeper friendships and the looming question of life beyond school.'
Studio Lambert Creative Director, Scripted Madeleine Sinclair says: 'Daniel's fearless and sharp writing, as well as standout performances from our cast.
"Have meant that audiences have truly embraced our characters and we cannot wait for everyone to see how their stories conclude – with humour, honesty, and a lot of heart."
Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama says: "Boarders has been a fun, sharp and timely addition to our screens since its launch two years ago, with star-making turns from its exceptional young cast.
"We're so excited to return to St Gilbert's one more time to bring viewers the conclusion of Daniel Lawrence Taylor's hit comedy-drama."
Fans can expect six brand new, 45 minute long episodes of Boarders when it returns to BBC.
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Eastenders Natalie Cassidy guest starred in season two of the show
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The news is bittersweet for fans - as the third series will be the final season
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