BBC Wales and BBC Comedy have commissioned a new comedy co-starring and co-written by Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs, that looks at the challenges and rewards of relationships in middle age.
This as yet untitled project is billed as a tender comedy centred on the unlikely friendship between two people who meet at a knee trauma clinic; retired teacher Clive is 60 and widowed, and environmental officer Shelley-Ann is 55 and going through a bitter divorce.
Ruth Jones says: “I’m so grateful to the BBC for commissioning our new series. Steve and I are old friends and working with him is always a thrill. Can’t wait.”
Steve Speirs says: “Thanks to the team at the BBC for backing our new show. I’ve worked with Ruth for over 30 years and am really looking forward to doing it again!”
Nick Andrews, Head of Commissioning for BBC Wales, says: “It’s a total delight to be working with Ruth and Steve again! We’re having such a cool time in comedy at the moment with audiences coming in big numbers; to have this project now joining such a rich slate of content is beyond exciting. Superb news”.
Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy, says: “We were genuinely weak at the knees when this script first landed in our inboxes. It’s a rare thing to read something that feels so instantly special, and we cannot wait to see it come to life. Having comedy powerhouses like Ruth and Steve choose to bring this to the BBC is a real privilege, and we’re hugely grateful for their trust.”
Ruth and Steve’s project (6×30) is a Tidy production for BBC One, BBC Wales and iPlayer. The series was commissioned by Nick Andrews, Head of Commissioning BBC Wales, and Jon Petrie, Director of Comedy at the BBC. The Commissioning Editors for the BBC are Emma Lawson and Paul Forde.
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