Comedy enthusiasts have expressed overwhelming excitement as the release date for the beloved ITV sitcom G'wed has finally been confirmed. The Liverpool-set series, which originally premiered over two years ago, is set to return on June 8th, prompting fans to declare they have "cancelled all their plans" for the occasion.
What Is G'wed About?
The show follows the lives of a group of teenagers navigating working-class culture in Liverpool, using humour as a survival mechanism. The official synopsis reads: "Recently orphaned middle-class teenager Christopher goes to live with his grandmother on a Liverpool council estate and forms an unlikely alliance with working-class Reece. About to be expelled, Reece convinces his school's headmaster to give him one last chance and let him mentor Christopher." The series tackles themes such as grief, sex, diversity, and class differences through an authentic Liverpudlian lens.
Cast and New Additions
Returning cast members include Dylan Thomas-Smith as Reece, Jake Kenny-Byrne as Christopher, Max Ainsworth as Connor, Dominic Murphy as Ted, Zak Douglas as Mo, Gemma Barraclough as Mia-Louise, and Evie Ward-Drummond as The Brimble. Newcomer Jennifer Ellison joins the cast as Aimee's mother Anna, a role that promises to "turn her world upside down."
What to Expect in the New Season
ITV has teased that the upcoming episodes will be "funnier and bolder than ever," exploring "powerful and thought-provoking themes from the refugee crisis to women in sport." One returning character will also navigate life with OCD. The announcement was accompanied by a humorous video of the cast bickering over who should reveal the release date, culminating in the actors walking off screen with the date displayed on their t-shirts.
Fan Reactions
Social media erupted with joy following the announcement. One fan simply wrote: "FINALLY." Another commented: "Clever teasing. Awesome and hilarious comedy series." A third declared: "I'm obsessed with this announcement." One devoted viewer insisted: "That's me cancelling all my plans June 8th." Others echoed the sentiment, with remarks like "FINALLY GET IN" and "Finally woooo. I can't wait."
Behind the Scenes
Nana Hughes, ITV's head of comedy, praised the show's creator Danny Kenny, stating: "It is great to see that G'wed has resonated with our audiences across ITVX, ITV1 and ITV2! Danny Kenny's writing had us crying with laughter one second, crying real tears the next and then back to laughter."
G'wed returns to ITV2 on Monday, June 8th.
