BBC Factual has confirmed a third series of Stacey & Joe for BBC One and iPlayer.

The series follows Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash’s family life at Pickle Cottage with five children at home, a menagerie of animals and a house that’s always full, “viewers are once again immersed in the couple’s relatable, hands-on approach to parenting, homemaking and life.”

This time however, that family dynamic expands beyond the cottage gates, as Joe finally takes the leap to realise a long-held dream: opening his own fishing lake and glamping site. What begins as Joe’s personal passion quickly becomes a full family endeavour, naturally drawing in Stacey’s creativity, the kids’ energy and the wider family’s support. Joe hopes the lake can be more than just a business. Having always found fishing to be a form of therapy, he’s passionate about creating a space where young people – particularly teenagers struggling with ADHD or mental health challenges – can come and spend time by the water.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash say: “If you watched the first series, you’ll know we’ve been talking about the lakes for ages… it feels a bit surreal to finally see it coming to life. With the juggle of family life thrown in, we’re learning as we go, so we’ll be just as surprised as everyone else to see how it all unfolds! A huge thank you to everyone who has watched Stacey & Joe so far. We’re so grateful and can’t wait for you to see this next series.”

Beejal-Maya Patel, BBC Commissioning Editor, says: “I am so excited that we are back at Pickle Cottage for the third outing of the hugely popular Stacey and Joe. It’s such a treat to spend time with their family in all its chaos, joy and glory. No family is perfect but the Solomon – Swashes remind us just how much fun the juggle and balancing act can be and is all the more refreshing for it.”

Charlotte Brookes, Executive Producer, says: “We’re absolutely delighted to be returning to Pickle Cottage this Summer. Stacey and Joe bring their unique blend of warmth and humour to everything they do, and we can’t wait to follow them as they take on Joe’s ambitious dream of creating a fishing lake together.”

Stacey & Joe, a 3×60’ series for BBC One and iPlayer, is made by Optomen Television, an All3Media company. It was commissioned by Clare Sillery, former Head of Commissioning, Documentaries. The Executive Producers are Charlotte Brookes and Rebecca McLaughlin, the Series Producer is Katja Bojic-Macintosh, the Series Director is Tom Yeates and the Creative Directors for Optomen Television are Nick Hornby and Tina Flintoff. The Commissioning Editor is Beejal-Maya Patel. All3Media will handle the global distribution.

(Image: BBC/Optomen Television/Elizabeth Hoff)