The third series of lockdown comedy Staged is getting its terrestrial release on BBC One. Michael Sheen and David Tennant play fictional versions of themselves in the series, which first aired during the pandemic.
The brainchild of writers Simon Evans (who also stars) and Phin Glynn, the first series of Staged focused on David and Michael, who were due to star in a production of Six Characters In Search Of An Author in the West End before lockdown hit. Over the course of the first six episodes, the pair spoke (and argued) over Zoom as they found themselves struggling to adapt to their newfound isolation.
Staged was such a success that a year later, a second series came out. Despite only now getting its terrestrial release, Staged series 3 dropped on Britbox last winter.
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But who is in the cast of Staged, what’s the plot and how can you watch the third series? Here’s everything you need to know. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.
Who is in the cast of Staged series 3?
David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Georgia Tennant, Anna Lundberg and director Simon Evans all return for the third series, playing fictionalised versions of themselves.
There are also plenty of guest stars in the new series including Neil Gaiman, Jim Broadbent, and Olivia Colman, with returning roles for Ben Schwartz, Adrian Lester, and Nina Sosanya.
What is the plot of Staged series 3?
The official plot for Staged series 3 reads: "Things have returned to normal for David and Michael. They have moved on from lockdown and returned to their everyday working life, while Simon's career remains stagnant. His phone does ring, but only to ask if he can get David and Michael back together, and they've made it clear they want nothing more to do with him.
"But Christmas is approaching, and Simon hopes the warmth of the season might soften them to the idea of a radio version of a Dickens classic... but that's as far as Simon's plan has got!"
How can you watch Staged series 3?
The six-episode series launched on BritBox last November. It is now available to watch in its entirety on BBC iPlayer or with an ITVX subscription.
If you'd rather watch the series when it airs, the first two episodes air back to back from 10.40pm on BBC One on Wednesday, June 14.
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