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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Morris

The Power of Parker cancelled by BBC after two series

  • The BBC has cancelled its sitcom The Power of Parker after two series, despite the show winning an RTS North West Award in 2024 for Best Comedy.
  • A BBC spokesperson confirmed there are no plans for a third series of the comedy, which starred Conleth Hill and Sian Gibson.
  • A source suggested that despite attracting two million viewers, the show's ratings “didn't deliver enough bang for buck”, leading to its cancellation.
  • The decision comes despite the second series ending on a major cliffhanger, which is likely to disappoint fans.
  • This cancellation is part of broader BBC content spending cuts, which have also seen the nature series Winterwatch axed, though new comedies are being added to the schedule.

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