ITV viewers searching for their next Friday night entertainment need look no further. The popular series Bradley and Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad has just concluded its seventh series, with the final episode airing last Friday (12 June).
New Show Takes Prime Friday Slot
The programme occupied the coveted Friday night 7:30pm slot on ITV, and that spot will now be taken over by Changing Ends.
The semi-autobiographical comedy is a reimagining of comedian Alan Carr's childhood growing up in 1980s Northampton, drawing heavily on stories from the star's own formative years.
What to Expect This Friday
ITV will broadcast a repeat of series three, episode three this Friday at 7:30pm. A synopsis for the episode reads: 'Alan gets a shock regarding his future, and Christine gives an ill-judged interview in the local paper that causes friction on the close.'
In the show, Oliver Savell portrays the young Alan Carr, while the comedian himself appears as the older version of the character.
Critical Acclaim and Future Seasons
Changing Ends series three aired in 2025, and the much-loved programme has already been commissioned for a fourth series on ITV. The show was ITVX's most-watched comedy of 2023.
Since launching in 2023, the series has garnered glowing reviews, with series one boasting an impressive 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. One person said of the programme: 'This is a great series alan carr just keeps us laughing a real national treasure.'
A different show watcher commented: 'I absolutely love Alan Carr, so I was hoping for good things with this series - and, I got it! The young lad who is playing a young Alan, is a very talented actor indeed. The comedic timing is perfect, and reminds me of good ol' classic British comedies.'
'A young Alan shows how important it is to be your true self... no matter how others may judge or perceive you to be. You were meant to be a star Alan! Overall, this show is sweet, interesting, nostalgic, and full of known British actors. Binge worthy, and definitely the best series I've watched this year. Can't wait to see more! Do yourself a favour, and watch it! It won't disappoint.'
While another fan added: 'I think this is the best new British comedy in some time - I hope it gets more seasons as I can see it running and running like a UK version of Young Sheldon.'
To which a different viewer wrote: 'Such a ray of sunshine these fantastic series, I just absolutely love it, please make more! Oliver is quite possibly the best now young actor, his acting skills are truly brilliant, the whole cast are just amazing, really brings a smile to my face watching it and also I do love the genre too, congratulations Alan, you're definitely onto a winner, it deserves many awards especially for Oliver.'
Bradley Walsh's Breaking Dad Conclusion
In series seven, Chase legend Bradley, 65, and his son Barney, 28, headed Down Under for an epic Australian adventure, with the finale seeing the beloved duo in Cairns, Queensland, before venturing out to explore the Great Barrier Reef.
