Newark, Newark

Newark, Newark
GenreSitcom
Created byNathan Foad
Written byNathan Foad
Directed byAmanda Blue
Starring
Country of originEngland
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producerDave Evans

Bryan Elsley

Nathan Foad
ProducerKenny Tanner
Production companyBalloon Entertainment
Original release
NetworkGold
Release28 March (2022-03-28) –
30 March 2022 (2022-03-30)

Newark, Newark is a British television sitcom set in the Nottinghamshire town of Newark-on-Trent, England. The series aired on Gold on 28 March 2022, and revolves around the life of a recently divorced woman, her son and her ex-husband. It later aired on BBC2 from 2 March 2024.

Synopsis

Recently divorced Maxine (Morgana Robinson) is trying to adapt to single life, after separating from Terry (Mathew Horne). Meanwhile, their 16-year-old son Leslie, is dealing with the confusion of coming out, while his grandmother (Beverley Callard), sticks her nose into every situation.[1][2]

Cast

Production

The show was written by Nathan Foad, himself from the Nottinghamshire town of Newark-on-Trent, the setting for the sitcom, and where it was filmed.[4] The series was directed by Amanda Blue, produced by Kenny Tanner and the production company was Balloon Entertainment.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Newark, Newark 'would not have been commissioned 15 years ago'". BBC News. 27 March 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. ^ Tucker, Emma, ed. (27 March 2022). "Critics' choice - Monday 28 March". The Sunday Times. No. 10, 307. p. 43. ISSN 0956-1382.
  3. ^ Harby, Jennifer (22 March 2022). "Newark, Newark sitcom 'a homecoming' for Mathew Horne". BBC News. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  4. ^ Pinchess, Lynette (26 January 2022). "Release date for new TV sitcom 'Newark, Newark' announced". Nottinghamshire Live. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  5. ^ "First look: All you need to know about the brilliant new comedy series Newark, Newark". radiotimes.com. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  6. ^ "Newark, Newark - Gold Sitcom". comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 27 March 2022.