Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey are back as Gemma and Malcolm!
Today BBC Three has confirmed that their hit comedy Daddy Issues, starring Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey, will return for a second series.
Based on 7 day figures, the first series which launched in August, has become the biggest comedy launch for BBC Three since the start of 2022.
From dating disasters and failed romances through to toxic friendships and messy family dynamics, the show is a big hearted story about a father and daughter, and the reality of facing up to parenthood - at any stage of life.
Set in Stockport the first series saw Gemma, played by Aimee Lou Wood, discover she’s pregnant after a random hook-up.
With her sister Catherine, played by Sharon Rooney, in prison and her mum Davina, played by Susan Lynch, travelling around the world to find herself, Gemma had no choice but to turn to her hapless father Malcolm, played by David Morrissey, for support.
The end of the series saw Gemma going into labour at Rita's salon, played by Sarah Hadland, then giving birth to baby Sadie with friends Cherry and Xander by her side, played by Taj Atwal and Arian Nik.
Meanwhile Malcolm rushed to make it to the hospital in time, with toxic friend Derek, played by David Fynn, in tow. But a face from the past could change everything for them.
Speaking about today’s news, Aimee Lou Wood said “Daddy Issues is the biggest comedy launch for BBC Three since the start of 2022 most fun I’ve ever had on a job and I can’t wait to do it again! I’m so excited to see what Danielle has cooking for Malcolm, Gemma, Sadie and the gang. I just know it’s going to be hilarious and heart melting.”
To which David Morrissey added "I’m delighted to be doing another series of Daddy Issues. Working with Aimee was a dream, and Danielle’s writing is so funny and heartwarming! Can’t wait!"
Writer Danielle Ward said "A second series? And I’ve found out by reading this press release? Unbelievable. I’m thrilled to be writing for Aimee and David (and the rest of this fabulous cast) again. I love the Moscrips and can’t wait to crack on with their continuing adventures. Sure a bit of a break would be nice but my hair will grow back, right?”
To which Jon Petrie, Director of BBC Comedy said “We’re delighted to play midwife to a second series of Daddy Issues. Danielle Ward’s razor sharp scripts and the dream pairing of Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey have struck a chord with viewers and we can’t wait to see Gemma and Malcolm take the first steps on their parenting/grand-parenting journey.”
Executive Producer for Fudge Park, Phil Gilbert said “All of us at Fudge Park are cock-a-hoop to be heading back to Stockport for more messy father/daughter dynamics. Aimee and David are a total joy on screen and off, and Danielle is the sharpest scribe in town. Thanks to the BBC for continuing to back the show, and for all the love we’ve had for series one.”
And Rebecca Dundon, SVP Scripted Content, International at Fremantle said “It’s been a real pleasure to work with the amazing teams at Fudge Park and the BBC on Daddy Issues and we couldn’t be more excited to re-join them for a second season. The success of the first series is testament to Danielle’s utterly brilliant scripts and Aimee and David’s incredible double act. They provided audiences with not only plenty of laugh-out loud-moments, but some real heartwarming father daughter drama too.” With a slate of exciting international deals already in the pipeline, I can’t wait for global audiences to see what’s in store next.”
Daddy Issues will return on BBC Three
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