The BBC has shared an replace on a collection set to air subsequent yr, as casting particulars have been introduced.
The BBC has teased an upcoming adaptation (Picture: Getty)
For viewers looking out for one thing recent to get enthusiastic about, the BBC has exactly what’s wanted arriving on screens subsequent yr.
The BBC has unveiled a first-look picture and confirmed casting for The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 133⁄4, as manufacturing will get beneath method on the brand new collection for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
Primarily based on Sue Townsend’s best-selling novel of the identical title, the nine-part collection is being tailored for the display screen by David Nicholls (One Day, Us) and produced by Huge Discuss Studios, a part of ITV Studios, for the BBC.
Concerning the variation coming to fruition, David confessed: “I occur to be just a bit older than Adrian and have adored this e-book since studying it on publication.
“It is a traditional piece of comedian writing and an unbelievable piece of ventriloquism on Sue Townsend’s half – how did she know? Adapting Adrian for the display screen is an absolute pleasure.”
Oliver Savell (Altering Ends, Belfast) will tackle the function of the long-lasting Adrian Mole. Oliver acquired a BAFTA nomination for Greatest Male Comedy Efficiency in 2025 and is nominated as soon as once more on the forthcoming 2026 awards.
Becoming a member of Oliver as Adrian, Lisa McGrillis (Rivals, Mum) portrays his mom Pauline, whereas Colin Hoult (After Life, Sluggish Horses) takes on the function of his father George. Pam Ferris (Matilda, Darling Buds of Could) options as Grandma, Galaxie Clear (Further Geography, Secret Service) as Pandora and Alun Armstrong (The Choral, Breeders) as Bert, studies <a href=”https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/information/television/bbc-reveals-casting-first-look-33764996″>the Manchester Night Information</a>.
Additional solid members introduced at the moment comprise Jude Forsey as Nigel, Rory Keenan as Mr Lucas, David Wilmot as Mr Scruton and Karl Collins as Mr Cherry.
Oliver Savell takes the lead within the adaptation (Picture: Getty)
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 133⁄4 heralds the comeback of a quintessentially British character to our screens.
The official synopsis states: “It is New 12 months’s Day 1981 and Adrian begins his uniquely humorous diary about household life and being a youngster earlier than the arrival of cellphones and social media.
“With solely a multi-coloured ballpoint pen as his information, Adrian worries about his spots, his mother and father’ divorce, the torment of past love and the very fact he is by no means seen a feminine nipple.
One Day author David Nicholls is behind the variation (Picture: ITV)
“This vivid portrait of suburban life in Britain exhibits how a lot we’ve got modified whereas staying the identical. The result’s a timeless household drama that’s as heat and humorous as it’s unhappy and poignant.”
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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 133⁄4 (9×30′) is a Huge Discuss Studios manufacturing for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. The collection was commissioned by Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama. The director is Alex Winckler (Someplace Boy, Mary and George) and the producer is Charlotte Robinson (A Thousand Blows).
Manufacturing is at present beneath method in and round Hartlepool, with the collection attributable to broadcast someday subsequent yr. Additional particulars are anticipated to be revealed nearer to the time.
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