BBC Wales comedy series The Tuckers has been axed in a bid to make way for “brand-new comedy series”, it has been announced. The show began in 2020 and ran for three series.
Speaking on its decision the BBC said: “We’d like to thank the series’ creator, writer and actor Steve Speirs for bringing the Tuckers to life as well as the incredible all-Welsh cast who brought the close-knit family of loveable rogues to our screens. After three series we bid the characters farewell and look forward to announcing some brand-new comedy series soon.”
Show creator and star Steve Speirs issued a statement on social media following the announcement. “For all those asking about the next series of TUCKERS…Sadly, Its not been recommissioned. To everyone who followed the lives of Peggy, Billy,Bobby, Nats, Shaks, Lush, Clock , Dawn and Melvyn… THANK YOU. ( I’m sure Glyn and Murphy are still arguing down that bog as I type)xx”
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The Tuckers followed a close-knit family of larger-than-life, loveable rogues in the Welsh valleys. Welsh actors Lynn Hunter, Robert Pugh, Kimberley Nixon - who you can read an interview with here - and Alexandria Riley joined Steve in the show’s cast.
Speaking of the show’s axing on social media Kimberley said: “With a heavy heart, I can confirm The Tuckers are no more. We won’t be coming back for a series 4 but I have the most incredible memories of working with the most incredible people. We laughed so much. We got to make something at home. And the biggest thank you to #stevespeirs for putting together such a motley crew. Bye, Lush. You were bonkers.”
The series was met with an outpouring of love during its run. Commenting on Steve’s post one person wrote: “That’s disappointing but as always, the best comedies are always three series or less. It was a great show Steve!”
A second said: “Very Sad news Steve. The Tuckers was going from Strength to Strength!!!!!! Extremely short sighted.” And a third echoed: “Totally devastated. I will still watch in repeat as it’s a proper cheer me up.”
A further person commented: “That’s a shame. Really loved the show. Some proper laugh out loud moments from a wonderful cast. Thanks for writing it.” Are you sad that the show is ending? Let us know in the comments.
The Tuckers series 1-3 is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. For the latest TV and showbiz news sign up to our newsletter here.
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