Siblings (TV series) explained
| Genre: | Sitcom |
| Creator: | Keith Akushie |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | English |
| Num Series: | 2 |
| Num Episodes: | 12 |
| Producer: | Phil Gilbert |
| Location: | West London, U.K.[1] |
| Runtime: | 30 mins |
| Company: | Bwark Productions[2] |
| Channel: | BBC Three |
Siblings is a BBC Three sitcom starring Charlotte Ritchie and Tom Stourton in the lead roles. Written by Keith Akushie, the show piloted on 7 August 2014. A second series was commissioned by the BBC on 10 September 2014 before the first series had finished airing. The second series began broadcasting on 4 January 2016.[3] [4] [5]
The last episode of the second series aired on 8 February 2016. Following BBC Three's move into an online based channel, on 18 July 2016, it was announced that no third series would be made.[6]
Plot
A sitcom following the lives of Hannah French and her best friend, younger brother Dan. They are lazy, selfish, carefree twentysomethings who share a flat in London. They look to lead easy, fun lives and frequently cause chaos.
Production
Filming
The show was filmed in and around West London, England.
Cast
- Charlotte Ritchie as Hannah. She is proud of her job at an insurance company's office, but is too lazy to do it properly. Wherever she can she tries to get herself time off or something else to make it easier. When she is not at work or resolving Dan's mess, she tries to find some way to party.
- Tom Stourton as Dan, Hannah's eccentric, naive, dim-witted brother. He has no qualifications and recently served a short prison sentence for a non-violent crime. He tries to be charming and is easily impressed. He often becomes bored and is often led by Hannah.
Episodes
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Premiere | Finale |
|---|
| | | 7 August 2014 | 11 September 2014 |
| | | 4 January 2016 | 8 February 2016 | |
Series 2 (2016)
International broadcast
- — The programme premiered on ABC2 on 13 January 2015.[7]
Notes and References
- Web site: Charlotte Ritchie and Tom Stourton to star in BBC Three comedy, Siblings. BBC Media Centre. 29 August 2014. 10 December 2013.
- http://www.bwark.com/ Bwark Productions Ltd.
- Web site: BBC3's Siblings returns for a second series . radiotimes.com . 10 September 2014.
- Web site: BBC Three orders Siblings Series 2. British Comedy Guide. 12 September 2014. 10 September 2014.
- Web site: BBC Three's 'Siblings' Gets Green Light For Series 2!. Actonthis.tv. 12 September 2014. 10 September 2014.
- Web site: BBC3 cancels Charlotte Ritchie comedy Siblings. 2022-01-31. Radio Times. en.
- Web site: TV Tonight. David. Knox. Airdate: Siblings, Plebs. 6 January 2015. 6 January 2015.
