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Daily Mirror
a day 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
a day 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
2 days 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"
