The BBC sitcom Daddy Issues will return for a third season, which will be its last, the broadcaster has confirmed. Filming has already begun for the final series of the show, which follows Gemma and her well-meaning but hopeless dad Malcolm as they find themselves living back together later in life.
Final Season Details
The new series picks up eighteen months on from season two. Fans will have six episodes to watch the father-daughter duo navigate new relationships, surprises and misunderstandings. The season will focus on Gemma's newfound set of calamities as she tries to settle into her new promotion at the salon whilst daughter Sadie thrives at nursery. Chaos ensues when the flat she still shares with her dad floods and a new romance leaves her stuck in a web of lies.
Cast and Stars
Daddy Issues features White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood, 32, who plays Gemma, and Sherwood actor David Morrissey, 62, who plays Malcolm. Also joining the cast is Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey, 64, and former Coronation Street legend Shobna Gulati, 60. Regulars like Miranda actress Sarah Hadland, 55, and Celebrity Traitors star Sharon Rooney, 37, are also back for more.
Aimee made her screen debut in Netflix's Sex Education and has enjoyed global success with US comedy drama The White Lotus. Through her role as Chelsea, she earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. She has also hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live UK, starred as Sally Bowles in the West End production of Cabaret and is due to appear in a string of Hollywood films including The Beatles, Anxious People, and The Idiots.
Cast Reactions
Speaking about the series coming back, Aimee shared excitement and joy at being part of the comedy series. She said: "I'm so happy to be back with David and the brilliant Daddy Issues cast for one final time. Gemma and Malcolm are one of the funniest and sweetest comedy double acts on TV, and I've loved being a part of it."
David Morrissey said: "I love doing Daddy Issues so much, such a great cast and crew! So I'm delighted to be coming back to have more adventures with Gemma, Malcolm and the gang!"
The BBC are yet to confirm when the new series will air, but it is likely to be next year.
