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Daddy Issues (TV series)

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Daddy Issues
Image
GenreComedy
Created byDanielle Ward
Written by
Directed by
Starring
Theme music composerJames Righton
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series2
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producers
  • Phil Gilbert
  • Aimee Lou Wood
  • David Morrissey
  • Danielle Ward
  • Damon Beesley
ProducerLynn Roberts
Production companyFudge Park Productions
Original release
NetworkBBC Three
Release15 August 2024 (2024-08-15) –
present

Daddy Issues is a British comedy television series created by Danielle Ward that premiered on 15 August 2024 on BBC Three. It stars Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey in the lead roles.

In September 2024, the BBC commissioned a second series which premiered on 21 November 2025. In July 2026, the BBC commissioned a third and final series.

Premise

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An odd-couple sitcom in which a pregnant party girl and her recently divorced father end up in a flat-share in Stockport.[1]

Cast and characters

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Main

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Supporting

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Series overview

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SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
1615 August 2024 (2024-08-15)
2621 November 2025 (2025-11-21)

Episodes

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Series 1 (2024)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Happy Tears"Catherine MorsheadDanielle Ward15 August 2024 (2024-08-15)
22"Normal Men"Damon BeesleyDanielle Ward15 August 2024 (2024-08-15)
33"Sugar Daddies"Damon BeesleyDanielle Ward15 August 2024 (2024-08-15)
44"Garden Sliders"Damon BeesleyDanielle Ward15 August 2024 (2024-08-15)
55"Man Mess"Damon BeesleyDanielle Ward15 August 2024 (2024-08-15)
66"Sadie"Damon BeesleyDanielle Ward15 August 2024 (2024-08-15)

Series 2 (2025)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
71"Back for Good"Danielle WardDanielle Ward21 November 2025 (2025-11-21)
82"Pine Come and Litter"Damon BeesleyDanielle Ward21 November 2025 (2025-11-21)
93"It's a Plum"Damon BeesleyDanielle Ward21 November 2025 (2025-11-21)
104"We Don't Like Sigmas"Damon BeesleyDanielle Ward21 November 2025 (2025-11-21)
115"I'm Your Man"Damon BeesleyDanielle Ward21 November 2025 (2025-11-21)
126"For Future Reference, Trousers Stay"Damon BeesleyDanielle Ward & David Reed21 November 2025 (2025-11-21)

Production

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The six-part first series was written by comedian and writer Danielle Ward, directed by Damon Beesley and Caterine Morshead, produced by Lynn Roberts, with Phil Gilbert as executive producer for Fudge Park Productions.[2] Stars Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey also acted as executive producers.[2] A second series was commissioned in September 2024, with Ward returning to write.[3] A third and final series was commissioned in July 2026.[4]

Casting

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Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey star in the lead roles of Gemma and Malcolm, with both returning for the second series.[5][6] Additional cast members include David Fynn, Sharon Rooney, Sarah Hadland, Taj Atwal, Arian Nik, Tom Stourton, Susan Lynch, Susannah Fielding, Lauren O'Rourke, Cyril Nri, Cora Kirk, Perry Fitzpatrick, Claire Keelan, Damien Molony, Sherrie Hewson, Humphrey Ker, and David Reed.[7][8]

Filming

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Filming for the first series began in Stockport and Manchester in December 2023.[9][10] Filming for the second series started in January 2025.[11]

Broadcast

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The first series premiered on 15 August 2024 on BBC Three.[12] The second series premiered on 21 November 2025 on BBC One.[13][14][6]

Reception

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Jasper Rees in The Daily Telegraph called the series "deft, daft, and deliciously watchable".[15] Emma Loffhagen in The Evening Standard called it "believable and heartwarming” and praised the “brilliantly acerbic” script from Danielle Ward and the chemistry between Morrissey and his screen daughter Aimee Lou Wood.[16] In The Independent, Katie Rosseinsky called it "a warm hug of a show".[17] Lucy Mangan in The Guardian called it "a comedy for our times", praising Ward's script and the chemistry of the leads, describing Morrissey as having the "ability to make anything and anyone credible" which "carries him through proceedings with aplomb".[18]

Accolades

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The series was nominated for Best New TV Sitcom at the Comedy.co.uk Awards in January 2025.[19] Aimee Lou Wood was nominated for Best Comedy Performance at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards in March 2025.[20]

References

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  1. ↑ Mensah, Katelyn (11 December 2023). "David Morrissey and Aimee Lou Wood lead BBC comedy Daddy Issues". Radio Times. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  2. 1 2 Yossman, K.J. (11 December 2023). "Aimee Lou Wood, David Morrissey to Star in Father-Daughter Comedy 'Daddy Issues' (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "BBC orders second series of hit comedy Daddy Issues". BBC Media Centre. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  4. ↑ Whittock, Jesse (15 July 2026). "Aimee Lou Wood Returning For Daddy Issues Third And Final Season On BBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Shoot starts on Fudge Park's Daddy Issues for BBC3". Televisual. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  6. 1 2 Warner, Sam (7 November 2025). "Aimee Lou Wood's perfect BBC sitcom with "glorious" British cast unveils heartwarming season 2 trailer". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  7. ↑ Merican, Sarah; Whittock, Jesse; Goldbart, Max (26 February 2024). "Aimee Lou Wood Comedy Rounds Out Cast; Canal+ Ups Stake in Asian Streamer Viu; Asia Deals For 'Shark', 'Alice & Jack'; BBC Studios Kicks Off Showcase With Sales — Global Brief". Deadline. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  8. ↑ Richardson, Jay (7 November 2023). "Aimee Lou Wood stars in BBC comedy Daddy Issues from Danielle Ward". Comedy.co.uk.
  9. ↑ Newbould, Chris (11 December 2023). "Shooting underway on Stockport-based BBC comedy Daddy Issues". Prolific North. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  10. ↑ Kemp, Ellie (12 December 2023). "BBC starts filming new comedy series set in Stockport starring Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey". Manchester Evening News.
  11. ↑ "Daddy Issues Series 2 now filming". Comedy.co.uk. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  12. ↑ "Aimee Lou Wood's new BBC show gets first-look trailer and release date". Digital Spy. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  13. ↑ Richardson, Hollie; Virtue, Graeme; Seale, Jack; Jones, Ellen E.; Wardell, Simon (21 November 2025). "TV tonight: Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey's sitcom returns". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  14. ↑ "Aimee Lou Wood, David Morrissey and Daddy Issues cast talk series 2 - "It's so nice being back with this cast, it's my favourite job in the world"". BBC. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
  15. ↑ "Daddy Issues, review: David Morrissey's middle-aged wimp is a delightful comedy creation". The Daily Telegraph. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  16. ↑ Loffhagen, Emma (13 August 2024). "Daddy Issues on BBC Three review: Aimee Lou Wood shines in this sharp, sweet and witty comedy about parenthood". Evening Standard. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  17. ↑ Rosseinsky, Katie (15 August 2024). "Daddy Issues review: Aimee Lou Wood is wonderful in warm hug of a show". The Independent. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  18. ↑ Mangan, Lucy (15 August 2024). "Daddy Issues review – Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey's dad-daughter comedy is daftly touching". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  19. ↑ "Comedy.co.uk Awards 2024 shortlists revealed". Comedy.co.uk. 13 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  20. ↑ "Nominations for the RTS Programme Awards 2025 announced". 11 March 2025. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
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