BBC confirms return of huge hit comedy after global success and boss’ call to ‘save our sitcoms’
THE BBC has confirmed the release date of a top comedy over a year after it was first revealed to be in the works.
Aussie sitcom Colin From Accounts will be airing its second series on the Beeb in just a matter of weeks.
The programme, which has gained a cult following across the globe, has already aired its second series in its home country of Australia but it will now be making its long-awaited arrival in the UK.
It will begin airing on September 3 on BBC Two in a move which has delighted fans.
The romance based comedy, starring Harriett Dyer and Patrick Brammall, has become an award-winner Down Under including for Australia’s most outstanding comedy programme.
The show’s leading actress Harriett confirmed the news in an Instagram post which led to an outpouring of love from eager fans chomping at the bit to watch the series.
One fan said: “September 3rd can’t come quick enough, series 1 was brilliant.”
Another added: “Omg omg omg omg YES FINALLY … chomping!!”
A third then said: “Best news all week!!! Not long to go. Thanks, guys.”
It was first revealed back in May of last year that the show had gained a second series and British fans have been waiting desperately ever since in order to tune in.
The news comes after a BBC boss was left calling out to “save out sitcoms” in a desperate plea to keep comedy on the air.
Jon Petrie, The Director of Comedy at the BBC spoke about the future of comedy programme earlier this year.
The executive said: “Mainstream comedy is what viewers love best.
“It’s written right through our comedy heritage and is so close to our hearts. It can tell our stories and bring us together like nothing else.
“That’s why audiences and critics feel so passionately about it and have such a strong sense of ownership.”
However, the industry professional also urged the TV world needs to be more “ambitious” with their formats in order to “save our sitcom.”
“We want producers to take risks and create the next generation of classic sitcoms and immortal characters that audiences will keep returning to for decades to come.
BBC departures and returns
LEAVING/LEFT
Newsnight’s Mark Urban after 35 years on air
Claudia Winkleman quitting BBC Radio 2 after 15 years
Correspondent Robin Brant after two decades
Sports presenter Garry Richardson after 50 years
BBC Radio star Jason Rosam after 16 years on air
Jordan North quitting Radio 1 and moving to Capital
RETURNING/RETURNED
Martine Croxall after launching legal action against the Beeb
Karin Giannone after a horror injury and year off air
Annita McVeigh after losing out on a chief presenter job last year
Geeta Guru-Murthy after also being off air for more than a year
“But the truth is we’re still not getting pitched enough of the comedy we need to keep people happy…If our comedy eco-system is shrinking, then it’s on all us to fight for the right of UK mainstream comedy to exist,” he said.
“The sitcom isn’t dead but it needs a couple of Berocca. And a black americano with two sugars.”
Jon added: “We’re asking you to do something really ambitious and help save our sitcom. It’s what audiences want to see.”