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Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC ends beloved sitcom with 'perfect' Rotten Tomatoes score
The BBC has announced a popular sitcom with a perfect rating on review site Rotten Tomatoes is coming to an end after three series, despite its rave reviews from viewers The BBC has revealed the end is in sight for one of its most popular sitcoms in a blow that is sure to devastate fans. With a perfect 100 per cent on review site Rotten Tomatoes, the decision to bring the sitcom to a close will shock its loyal viewers. However, there is still to be one final series of the show to give fans their fix. Boarders follows five black teens from inner-city London who are on scholarships to a prestigious boarding school. It has gained a large following since the first series aired in February last year. A second season quickly followed, hitting the screens earlier this year. However, despite the excitement of a third series being announced, fans will be disappointed to hear it will be three and out for the show. Series three will air in 2026, with six episodes anticipated. All of the show's main characters, played by Jodie Campbell, Sekou Diaby, Aruna Jalloh, Myles Kamwendo and Josh Tedeku, will return for the final instalments. The new episodes will see the students gear up for their final term at St Gilbert's. They will take on the pressures of exams while also stress about their futures. However, there will be inter-school rivalries too following the move of their friend and former classmate. Series two saw the group's biggest foe turn out to be their new headteacher. With acting headmistress Carol Watlington-Geese (Niky Wardley) hot on their heels, the group had to navigate their school life. Following series one, big things were predicted for the cast members. The Guardian claimed: "This private school satire is absolutely packed with future megastars." And the high praise flowed in online too, with high ratings across review sites, including a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. Writer and creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor is set to reprise his role as the group's mentor, Gus. He will also make his directorial debut in the final episodes. Speaking after series three was announced, Daniel said: "Boarders has been a deeply personal project for me and it's been incredible to see how audiences have connected with the characters. "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." Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, added: "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."
Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BBC announces end of acclaimed sitcom with perfect Rotten Tomatoes score in devastating blow to fans
The BBC has announced the end of an acclaimed sitcom in a devastating blow to fans - confirming the upcoming series will be its last. Boarders, which has a perfect 100 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score, follows five black teens from inner-city London on scholarships to a prestigious boarding school. The comedy-drama has become highly popular since it was first released in February last year, quickly renewed for a second series, which came out earlier this year. Fans will be overjoyed to know a third series is now in the works, with filming set to begin later this year and the six episodes due to drop in 2026. But sadly, this will be the last season of the beloved show. All five of the leads - Jodie Campbell, Sekou Diaby, Aruna Jalloh, Myles Kamwendo and Josh Tedeku - will be back on our screens for the third and final instalment. They will be joined by writer and creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor, set to return as the teens' mentor Gus. The new instalment will also see Daniel make his directorial debut, as he takes the helm on the show's final ever episode. This series will be set in the students' final term at St Gilbert's, with exams looming and the pressure mounting to work out what lies beyond. But a growing rivalry with a neighbouring school - which their friend and classmate Abby (Assa Kanoute) is now attending - threatens chaos and distraction. Others reprising their roles for Boarders' last hurrah include Niky Wardley as teacher Carol and Tallulah Greive, Rosie Graham and Zheng Xi Yong as students Beatrix, Florence and Xiang. Daniel, the mind behind the genius series, said: 'Boarders has been a deeply personal project for me and it's been incredible to see how audiences have connected with the characters. '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.' All five of the leads - Jodie Campbell, Sekou Diaby, Aruna Jalloh, Myles Kamwendo and Josh Tedeku - will be back on our screens for the third and final instalment The show is made by production company Studio Lambert which boasts other massive titles like Gogglebox, The Traitors and Race Across The World. Madeleine Sinclair, one of its creative directors, said: 'Daniel's fearless and sharp writing, as well as standout performances from our cast, have meant audiences have truly embraced our characters. '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, said: '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.' The announcement comes just months after the second series of the show aired in February - which saw fans dub Boarders the 'best show on the BBC'. The first series saw the teens get up to various antics during their studies as they tried to make the most of the opportunity. Series two introduced a new acting headmistress, Carol Watlington-Geese (Niky Wardley), who wanted to reduce the group of five to three. The season also featured some iconic guest appearances, including Natalie Cassidy from EastEnders and Alan Cumming from The Traitors US. One fan went as far as to say, on review site Rotten Tomatoes: 'Best show on the BBC.
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Highly-rated BBC show loved by fans coming to an end
Boarders, which follows five underprivileged students from inner-city London who win scholarships to an elite boarding school, has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 100%. The popular school programme made its debut last year and currently has two seasons available to watch on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. BBC comedy series Boarders to come to an end after three seasons According to The Sun, the third series of the show will be its last, seeing fans across the country left disappointed. The new series will see Jodie Campbell, Sekou Diaby, Aruna Jalloh, Myles Kamwendo, and Josh Tedeku reprise their roles. Discussing the show, writer, creator and executive producer Daniel Lawrence Taylor, said: 'Boarders has been a deeply personal project for me, and it's been incredible to see how audiences have connected with the characters. "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, added that the show has been a "fun, sharp and timely addition to our screens". Recommended Reading: BBC viewers praise 'bloody brilliant' BBC comedy-drama series Boarders Discussing the show on IMDb, one viewer said: "This isn't just a good series, it's bloody brilliant. "I don't really watch many dramas on BBC but I was going through all my apps looking for something new to watch and found this. It has everything romance, drama, thrill and inclusivity." Another added: "Oh so far so good. I'm loving this, hope the next season comes out ASAP. At first I didn't think I was going to like this show but so far I am loving it. "We need more shows like this." A third dubbed it "a captivating series that will leave you yearning for more"
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC reveals hit sitcom will come to an end after three series on air
BACK ON THE BOX BBC reveals hit sitcom will come to an end after three series on air Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 The show was branded 'best on the Beeb' after its first series and had a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score Credit: BBC 5 The BBC has revealed that the hit show will come to an end after three series on air Credit: BBC 5 It focuses on a group of black london based teens at a private boarding school Credit: BBC Popular school comedy-drama Boarders debuted on BBC Three last year to much success. It tells the eye-opening story of a group of London-based black teens who are selected to attend a private boarding school after receiving scholarships. 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. Announcing the news, the BBC also confirmed Jodie Campbell, Sekou Diaby, Aruna Jalloh, Myles Kamwendo and Josh Tedeku will all reprise their roles for the final series. 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. 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 Niky Wardley, Assa Kanouté, Tallulah Greive, Rosie Graham, Georgina Sadler and Zheng Xi Yong. 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. Best BBC comedies A BBC boss called on the industry to "save our sitcoms", but the corporation has a history of fantastic shows. We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen. Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) - Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring John Cleese and Connie Booth spans decades. It follows rude and intolerant Basil Fawlty (Cleese) as he attempts to improve the reputation of his hotel. Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) - The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Sir David Jason starred as ambitious market trader Derek "Del Boy" Trotter whilst Nicholas Lyndhurst played his younger half-brother Rodney. Set in working-class Peckham in south-east London, it follows the highs and lows of the lives of the Trotters', in particular their brazen attempts to get rich. Blackadder (1983 - 1989) - Four series were made of the iconic show, created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson. Each series spans a different historical period as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder (Atkinson) tries to better himself in each society. Accompanied by his dogsbody Baldrick (Tony Robinson), trouble always ensues. A TV poll in 2004 found that Blackadder was voted the second-best British sitcom of all time Absolutely Fabulous (1992 - 2012) - Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star as failing PR guru Edina 'Eddie' Monsoon and alcoholic fashionista Patsy Stone. The pair embark on heavy-drinking sessions and abuse drugs in a desperate attempt to stay 'hip'. Eddie constantly chases bizarre fads and fails to lose weight whilst her disappointed and neglected daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha) looks on. Little Britain (2003 - 2006) - The premise is simple. A sketch show which features different British people from all walks of life that are engaged in all sorts of comical scenarios. Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the pair created iconic pop culture characters. Viewers loved obnoxious council estate teenager Vicky Pollard, morbidly obese scrounger Bubbles Devere, slimming coach Marjorie Dawes, despondent office worker Carol Beer, disgraced politician Sir Norman Fry, of course the iconic Lou and Andy! The Catherine Tate Show (2004-2015) - A sketch show starring the likes of Catherine Tate. She made iconic characters such as rowdy schoolgirl Lauren Cooper with her line 'Am I bovvered?'. Other characters featured Bernie the nurse, the aga saga woman, complaining couple Janice and Ray, and of course her infamous 'Nan', Joannie Taylor. The last character herself spawned multiple specials and even a movie. Gavin and Stacey (2007 - Present) The series tells the story of Gavin (Matthew Horne) and Stacey (Joanna Page). The pair embarked on an online and telephone romance for six months. But when they finally decide to be together properly, their friends and family get in the way. Ruth Jones and James Corden created the beloved show, which has been going for over a decade. The 2019 Christmas special was the most-watched comedy in 17 years and the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade. "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. 5 Eastenders Natalie Cassidy guest starred in season two of the show Credit: BBC
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
BBC reveals hit sitcom will come to an end after three series on air
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 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. 5 5 5 Popular school comedy-drama Boarders debuted on BBC Three last year to much success. It tells the eye-opening story of a group of London-based black teens who are selected to attend a private boarding school after receiving scholarships. 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. Announcing the news, the BBC also confirmed Jodie Campbell, Sekou Diaby, Aruna Jalloh, Myles Kamwendo and Josh Tedeku will all reprise their roles for the final series. 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. 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 Niky Wardley, Assa Kanouté, Tallulah Greive, Rosie Graham, Georgina Sadler and Zheng Xi Yong. 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. Best BBC comedies A BBC boss called on the industry to "save our sitcoms", but the corporation has a history of fantastic shows. We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen. Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) - Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring John Cleese and Connie Booth spans decades. It follows rude and intolerant Basil Fawlty (Cleese) as he attempts to improve the reputation of his hotel. Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) - The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Sir David Jason starred as ambitious market trader Derek "Del Boy" Trotter whilst Nicholas Lyndhurst played his younger half-brother Rodney. Set in working-class Peckham in south-east London, it follows the highs and lows of the lives of the Trotters', in particular their brazen attempts to get rich. Blackadder (1983 - 1989) - Four series were made of the iconic show, created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson. Each series spans a different historical period as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder (Atkinson) tries to better himself in each society. Accompanied by his dogsbody Baldrick (Tony Robinson), trouble always ensues. A TV poll in 2004 found that Blackadder was voted the second-best British sitcom of all time Absolutely Fabulous (1992 - 2012) - Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star as failing PR guru Edina 'Eddie' Monsoon and alcoholic fashionista Patsy Stone. The pair embark on heavy-drinking sessions and abuse drugs in a desperate attempt to stay 'hip'. Eddie constantly chases bizarre fads and fails to lose weight whilst her disappointed and neglected daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha) looks on. Little Britain (2003 - 2006) - The premise is simple. A sketch show which features different British people from all walks of life that are engaged in all sorts of comical scenarios. Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the pair created iconic pop culture characters. Viewers loved obnoxious council estate teenager Vicky Pollard, morbidly obese scrounger Bubbles Devere, slimming coach Marjorie Dawes, despondent office worker Carol Beer, disgraced politician Sir Norman Fry, of course the iconic Lou and Andy! The Catherine Tate Show (2004-2015) - A sketch show starring the likes of Catherine Tate. She made iconic characters such as rowdy schoolgirl Lauren Cooper with her line 'Am I bovvered?'. Other characters featured Bernie the nurse, the aga saga woman, complaining couple Janice and Ray, and of course her infamous 'Nan', Joannie Taylor. The last character herself spawned multiple specials and even a movie. Gavin and Stacey (2007 - Present) The series tells the story of Gavin (Matthew Horne) and Stacey (Joanna Page). The pair embarked on an online and telephone romance for six months. But when they finally decide to be together properly, their friends and family get in the way. Ruth Jones and James Corden created the beloved show, which has been going for over a decade. The 2019 Christmas special was the most-watched comedy in 17 years and the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade. "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. 5 5
