G'wed

G'wed
GenreSitcom
Created byDanny Kenny
Directed byAkaash Meeda
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Running time20 minutes
Production companyGolden Path Productions
Original release
NetworkITVX
ITV2
Release3 February 2024 (2024-02-03) –
present

G'wed is a British television sitcom for broadcast on ITV2 and its streaming service ITVX, featuring working-class Liverpudlian teenagers, tackling big issues including grief, sex, diversity and class differences.[1]

G'wed was produced by Golden Path Productions and written by Liverpool native Danny Kenny.[2]

Plot

The series follows teenagers from Liverpool as they go about their lives. Reece, who is often a mis-behaving teenager, but always surprises his loved ones and friends, from quoting Mother Teresa, John Steinbeck to his incredibly mature take on grief. Reece ends up on his last warning at school, meets another student, Christopher, who joins the school and Reece offers to 'take care' of the new boy. The two students could not be any different but somehow become friends.[3]

Cast

  • Dylan Thomas-Smith as Reece[3]
  • Amber Harrison as Aimee[4]
  • Jake Kenny-Byrne as Christopher
  • Gemma Barraclough as Mia-Louise
  • Zak Douglas as Mo-Fassi
  • Max Ainsworth as Connor
  • Sunetra Sarker as Amal
  • Evie Ward-Drummond as Ella Grace
  • Malek Alkoni as Ziad
  • Levi Best as Nathan
  • Louis Emerick as Mr Meacher
  • Leanne Best as Jodie
  • Philip Shaun McGuiness as Mr dunn
  • Jemma Churchill as Grandma Pat

Filming and release

Filming took place across Merseyside, Liverpool in the summer of 2023.[5] The series aired on ITV2 and began streaming on ITVX in February 2024. The series became the most watched comedy on ITVX since Changing Ends, with 4.9 million streams on the platform.[6] On 2 March 2024, it aired on ITV1.[7] On 11 July 2024, the series was renewed for series two and three.[8]

Episode list

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"Posh Muppet"Akaash MeedaDanny Kenny3 February 2024 (2024-02-03)
22"Cutthroat Mo"Akaash MeedaDanny Kenny3 February 2024 (2024-02-03)
33"Mardy Arse"Akaash MeedaDanny Kenny3 February 2024 (2024-02-03)
44"My Leonard Friend"Akaash MeedaDanny Kenny3 February 2024 (2024-02-03)
55"The Juliet OG"Akaash MeedaDanny Kenny3 February 2024 (2024-02-03)
66"He's One of Our Own"Akaash MeedaDanny Kenny3 February 2024 (2024-02-03)

References

  1. ^ "ITV- G'wed". ITV. 4 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  2. ^ Lally, Kate (7 November 2023). "'Heartwarming' new Scouse comedy coming to ITV". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Meet the Scousers behind ITV2's new Liverpool-based comedy G'Wed". ITV Granada. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  4. ^ Halle-Richards, Sophie (7 February 2024). "Teenager's dream comes true after answering phone call". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  5. ^ Hadfield, Charlotte (14 May 2023). "New Scouse comedy filmed across Liverpool". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  6. ^ Chapman, Stephen (18 April 2024). "Liverpool comedy becomes ITV2's second most watched show". ProlificNorth. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  7. ^ "What's on ITV1 London?". TV24.co.uk. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  8. ^ "G'wed recommissioned for two series". British Comedy Guide. 12 July 2024.