Hit Channel 4 show starring Derry Girls’ Nicola Coughlan to return for second series
HIT Channel 4 show starring Derry Girls’ Nicola Coughlan is set to return for a second series.
The first series was the channels most-watched new comedy launch since Derry Girls.
Big Mood which follows two friends navigating adulthood has been renewed for a second season.
Nicola Coughlan plays Maggie, a young writer who battles with bipolar disorder.
Her best friend is Eddie, played by It’s a Sin star Lydia West.
The first series from writer Camilla Whitehill was Channel 4’s most-watched new comedy launch since Derry Girls, according to the network.
Fans and critics alike loved it and it reviewed well and attracted accolades for its depiction of bipolar disorder on screen.
At the start of Season 2, it’s been a year since Maggie and Eddie last saw each other, without any contact between them.
When Eddie suddenly returns for a wedding, she isn’t alone – Maggie has competition, in the form of an infuriatingly positive spiritual healer named Whitney.
Maggie needs to work out if her special brand of chaos can find space in Eddie’s new life, or she fears she will lose her forever.
Speaking about season 2, Nicola said: “Been one of the greatest joys of my life.”
“Deeply grateful to everyone who loves our mad, funny, sad show,” she added.
Channel 4 comedy boss Charlie Perkins added: “People really took to this zeitgeisty buddy-comedy with excellent central performances from Nicola and Lydia.
“Coupled with the heart and passion of all those involved in Big Mood, we’re excited to see how Camilla captures everything that people loved about the first series and beyond in series two.”
Laurence Bowen, CEO of Dancing Ledge Productions and executive producer, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled that Big Mood has been recommissioned by the wonderful Channel 4.
“The success of series one is a testament to Camilla’s exceptional writing and the brilliant central performances from Nicola and Lydia, whose chemistry brought the perfect balance of heart, humour, energy and authenticity to the show.”
Who are the Bridgerton siblings?
THERE are eight Bridgerton siblings in total.
Here’s who they are in age – and alphabetical – order:
Anthony – the oldest Bridgerton is played by Jonathan Bailey. He was the main focus of season two and after a lot of will-they/won’t they he ended up marrying Kate Sharma.
Benedict – the second son, played by Luke Thompson, is the focus of the third book. However his romance is not the main story featured in season three of the Netflix drama, which will instead focus on his younger brother, Colin
Colin – Luke Newton plays Colin, who is a favourite with the ladies. He is also the object of desire for Penelope Featherington, who is also the mysterious Lady Whistledown. However as the season starts he is unaware of this fact, and ready to hunt down the anonymous gossip writer.
Daphne – season one introduced us to Daphne, the oldest female Bridgerton sibling. Played by Phoebe Dynevor, viewers watched her romance with Simon Bassett, the Duke of Hastings, unfold, gaining actor Regé-Jean Page many fans.
Eloise – book-loving Eloise has delighted viewers with her rebellious spirit and tomboy ways. She made her debut in society during the second season and was horrified to find that her best friend, Pen, was Lady Whistledown. Eloise is played by Claudia Jessie.
Francesca – Hannah Dodd has been brought in to play Francesca in season three, as she makes her social season debut. Francesca was played by Ruby Stokes in the first two seasons.
Gregory – Gregory is played by Will Tilston. As yet he has not played a key part in the series as he’s too young to be presented before the Queen. His story features in book eight of the series.
Hyacinth – the youngest Bridgerton sibling is played by Florence Hunt. Although younger than Gregory, Hyacinth’s story is featured in book seven.
Nicola is an Irish actress who first found fame in the comedy series Derry Girls, where she played Clare Devlin from 2018 until 2022.
She then took a starring role in Netflix drama Bridgerton – where she was famously revealed to be Lady Whistledown and found love with Colin Bridgerton.
She has also starred in the Barbie Movie and TV series Harlots.
Nicola voiced the Playroom Fairy in the movie The Velveteen Rabbit and played Queen Victoria in the TV series Dodger.
Big Mood Season One is available to stream on Channel 4.