‘Thrilled’ Gavin and Stacey legend returning to screen in weeks for new BBC series – and it’s worlds away from sitcom
Another huge actor is also working on the BBC project
GAVIN and Stacey legend Alison Steadman has bagged herself a brand new series amid growing rumours the classic sitcom is set to return.
Alison, famed for her role as no-nonsense Pam Shipman, has signed up for a brand new BBC project that is worlds away from the legendary comedy.
The actress will be working with the BBC on a brand-new children’s special.
The Beeb are adapting two of iconic author Quentin Blake’s books into TV specials this Easter with Alison leading the cast of one of them.
Quentin’s stories will be brought to life through the animated specials as Alison takes on the voice role of one of his famed characters, Mrs. Armitage.
She will appear in the special, Mrs Armitage on Wheels, as part of the boxset titled Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures.
Elsewhere, actor Simon Pegg will head up the cast on Snuff with both shows set to air across BBC One and CBBC this Easter weekend.
Fans can catch the action on Saturday 30 March and Sunday 31 March on CBBC and BBC iPlayer or Easter Sunday and Easter Monday on BBC One.
Speaking of getting involved with the show, Alison said: “Being part of Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures this Easter has been an absolute delight.
“These heartwarming tales are a testament to the timeless magic of storytelling.
“I’m thrilled to bring Mrs Armitage to life and share her whimsical adventures with family audiences!”
In the episode, Mrs Armitage and her faithful dog Breakspear are stopped from doing their crazy adventures when an accident puts a hole in Mrs Armitage’s confidence.
During her recovery, when more accidents occur it seems as though she may remain a shell of her former self forever until her Uncle Cosmo comes along with a car that changes everything for her.
Speaking of the programme’s being brought to life on the TV screen, Quentin said: “It’s wonderful to see the characters that I’ve known for such a long time suddenly moving across the screen in front of me.
“The BBC and Eagle Eye have brought them to life beautifully and I’m so grateful.”
Mrs Armitage on Wheels will air on CBBC and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 31 March and on BBC One on Monday 1 April.
