The BBC has confirmed that Daddy Issues will come to an end after its third and final series has aired. The BBC Three sitcom stars Aimee Lou Wood as Gemma and David Morrissey as Malcolm, following a pregnant party girl who moves into a flat share with her recently-divorced father.
Final series currently filming in Stockport
The first series aired in August 2024, with a follow-up broadcast in August the following year. The third run of episodes, currently being filmed in Stockport, will be its last. The programme, written by Danielle Ward and co-written with David Reed, has confirmed a string of guest stars for its final outing.
Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey will join the cast as Malcolm's new friend Ellis. Shobna Gulati, best known as Sunita Alahan in Coronation Street and Anita in dinnerladies, will play new neighbour Odette, while former Peep Show star Sophie Winkleman will play campsite owner Mary.
Returning cast and new storylines
Sarah Hadland, known for her role as Stevie Sutton in Miranda and for her Strictly Come Dancing stint, will return as Rita. Fellow returning cast members include David Fynn as Derek, Taj Atwal as Cherry and Celebrity Traitors star Sharon Rooney as Catherine.
The new run of six episodes 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 reactions
Over the last few years, Aimee Lou Wood, who won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance after making her screen debut in Netflix hit Sex Education, has enjoyed global success with US comedy drama The White Lotus. Through her role as Chelsea, she earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Aimee 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.
Speaking about the series coming back, Aimee shared nothing but excitement as she expressed her 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 added: "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!"
