Written by RTS winner and BAFTA nominated Middlesbrough native Phil Dunning, the acclaimed second series was released this year
Following on from its sensational second series and digital spin-off series The Dickie Show, the award-winning BBC sitcom Smoggie Queens, which is set and filmed in Middlesbrough, has been recommissioned for a third series on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three.
The series follows a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their North Eastern town of Middlesbrough and their small pocket of the LGBTQ+ community, with series three set to bring even more chaos, heart and mischief than ever before.
Smoggie Queens staples Dickie (Phil Dunning), Mam (Mark Benton), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Sal (Patsy Lowe) and Stewart (Elijah Young) are all set to return to the Boro in series three, with returning and additional cast set to be announced soon.
Gregor Sharp, Commissioning Editor for the BBC, says: “The fact that Smoggie Queens is returning for a third series is testament to the brilliance of Phil Dunning and the entire creative team behind it. The show has carved out a unique place in British comedy with its unforgettable characters, razor-sharp humour and huge heart. The show continues to celebrate the people and spirit of Teesside with warmth, wit and authenticity, and we can’t wait to see what chaos the Smoggie Queens get themselves into next.”
Phil Dunning, Writer, Creator and star of Smoggie Queens, says: “So buzzing to be recommissioned for series 3! Thank you BBC! Going to have a cheeky Bloody Mam to celebrate.”
Chris Jones, Series Producer of Hat Trick Productions says: “I’m thrilled that the BBC is giving us another series. Phil and I love making this show so much, and the collaboration, care and creativity that every department brings to it is truly special. I can’t wait for us all to get back to the Boro and make another mad series!”
Smoggie Queens (6 x 30) is a Hat Trick Production (How to Get to Heaven From Belfast, Derry Girls, Outnumbered, Have I Got News For You and Episodes) for BBC Three and iPlayer. The series was commissioned by Jon Petrie, Director of BBC Comedy*. The producer is Chris Jones (Smoggie Queens S1 & S2, Kate & Koji, Whistle Through The Shamrocks). The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Gregor Sharp. With worldwide distribution by Hat Trick International.
The first and second series, which featured cameos from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK icon Michelle Visage and TV presenter Steph McGovern, is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer, alongside digital spin-off iPlayer and YouTube series The Dickie Show.
*Smoggie Queens series 3 was commissioned prior to Jon Petrie, the outgoing BBC Director of Comedy, confirming his upcoming position at Hat trick Productions.
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