Daddy Issues is a 2024 BBC Three comedy television series created by Danielle Ward. It stars Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey. Daddy Issues premiered on 15 August 2024.
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| Created by | Danielle Ward |
| Directed by | Catherine Morshead Damon Beesley |
| Starring | Aimee Lou Wood David Morrissey |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Producer | Lynn Roberts |
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| Network | BBC Three |
| Release | 15 August 2024 – present |
In September 2024, the BBC commissioned a second series of Daddy Issues.[1]
Synopsis
editAn odd-couple sitcom in which a pregnant party girl and her recently divorced father end up in a flat-share in Stockport.[2]
Cast
edit- Aimee Lou Wood as Gemma
- David Morrissey as Malcolm
- Susan Lynch as Davina
- David Fynn as Derek
- Sharon Rooney as Catherine
- Sarah Hadland as Rita
- Taj Atwal as Cherry
- Arian Nik as Xander
- Tom Stourton as Ben
- Susannah Fielding as Allegra
- Lauren O'Rourke as Twinky
- Cyril Nri as Stuart
- Cora Kirk as Tamika
- Perry Fitzpatrick as Tyrone
- Claire Keelan as Jess
- Damien Molony as Fergal
- Sherrie Hewson as Agnes
- Humphrey Ker as Warren
- David Reed as Craig
Production
editComedian and writer Danielle Ward has written the six-part series, which has Lynn Roberts as producer, while Phil Gilbert is executive producer for Fudge Park Productions. Also executive producing are Aimee Lou Wood, David Morrissey, Ward, and Damon Beesley, who also directs alongside Caterine Morshead.[3]
Casting
editAimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey were announced in the lead roles Gemma and Malcolm in December 2023.[4] Susan Lynch is set to play the mother of Gemma.[5] The rest of the cast was confirmed in February 2024, including David Fynn, Sharon Rooney, Sarah Hadland, Taj Atwal, Arian Nik, Tom Stourton, Susan Lynch, Susannah Fielding, Lauren O'Rourke, Cyril Nri, Cora Kirk, Perry Fitzpatrick, Claire Keelan, Damien Molony, Sherrie Hewson, Humphrey Ker, and David Reed.[6]
Filming for the first series got underway in Stockport and Manchester in December 2023.[7][8]
Broadcast
editThe series premiered in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2024.[9]
Reception
editJasper Rees in The Daily Telegraph called the series "deft, daft, and deliciously watchable".[10] Emma Loffhagen in The Evening Standard called it "believable and heartwarming” and praised the “brilliantly acerbic” script from Danielle Ward and the chemistry between Morrissey and his screen daughter Aimee Lou Wood.[11] In The Independent, Katie Rosseinsky called it "a warm hug of a show".[12] Lucy Mangan in The Guardian called it "a comedy for our times", praising Ward's script and the chemistry of the leads, describing Morrissey as having the "ability to make anything and anyone credible" which "carries him through proceedings with aplomb".[13]
References
edit- ^ "BBC orders second series of hit comedy Daddy Issues". bbc.co.uk/mediacentre. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ Mensah, Katelyn (11 December 2023). "David Morrissey and Aimee Lou Wood lead BBC comedy Daddy Issues". Radio Times. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (11 December 2023). "Aimee Lou Wood, David Morrissey to Star in Father-Daughter Comedy 'Daddy Issues' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Shoot starts on Fudge Park's Daddy Issues for BBC3". Televisual. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Richardson, Jay (7 November 2023). "Aimee Lou Wood stars in BBC comedy Daddy Issues from Danielle Ward". Comedy.co.uk.
- ^ Merican, Sarah; Whittock, Jesse; Goldbart, Max. "Aimee Lou Wood Comedy Rounds Out Cast; Canal+ Ups Stake in Asian Streamer Viu; Asia Deals For 'Shark', 'Alice & Jack'; BBC Studios Kicks Off Showcase With Sales — Global Brief". Deadline. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ Newbould, Chris (11 December 2023). "Shooting underway on Stockport-based BBC comedy Daddy Issues". Prolific North. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Kemp, Ellie. "BBC starts filming new comedy series set in Stockport starring Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey". Manchester Evening News.
- ^ "Aimee Lou Wood's new BBC show gets first-look trailer and release date". Digital Spy. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Daddy Issues, review: David Morrissey's middle-aged wimp is a delightful comedy creation". The Daily Telegraph. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ Loffhagen, Emma (13 August 2024). "Daddy Issues on BBC Three review: Aimee Lou Wood shines in this sharp, sweet and witty comedy about parenthood". Evening Standard. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ Rosseinsky, Katie (15 August 2024). "Daddy Issues review: Aimee Lou Wood is wonderful in warm hug of a show". The Independent. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ Mangan, Lucy (15 August 2024). "Daddy Issues review – Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey's dad-daughter comedy is daftly touching". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 October 2024.