Changing Ends is returning to ITV for a second series, which offers a semi-autobiographical take on the life of a young Alan Carr.
It follows his younger self growing up in the 1980s when his dad, Graham Carr, was the manager of Northampton Town.
Carr, 48, created and wrote the show which had its first series drop on ITVX in 2023.
It went on to become the biggest comedy ever on ITVX with over 6.5 million streams.
Saturday 13th July - 9pm on @ITV #ChangingEnds Series 2 pic.twitter.com/uRTHapaiSH
— Baby Cow Productions (@babycowLtd) July 10, 2024
The official synopsis for Changing Ends reads: "The second season picks up shortly after the first, as young Alan contends with impending puberty and feeling sidelined by his family.
"With Graham Carr distracted by Northampton Town FC, who are battling for promotion, can he be there for his son when he most needs him?"
Speaking to Radio Times Carr explained why he felt it was important for the show to be accessible to younger audiences, saying he hopes it will resonate with kids and teenagers.
He said: "If they feel like maybe they're a little bit different or if they're getting bullied, you're not alone. And sometimes the things you get bullied for at school might, in the end, be your trademark, and might actually be why people do come to see you, or watch you on the telly, or at the theatre."
Today’s the day! Changing Ends 2 starts tonight with a double bill at 9pm on @ITV All eps are also avail on @ITVX now. We love making this show so much and hope you all enjoy it. Up the Cobblers!! #ChangingEnds #ShoeArmy pic.twitter.com/zCcWFt9E1J
— Dave Lambert (@Daveylambo) July 13, 2024
Changing Ends Series 2 full cast list
- Alan Carr as present day Alan Carr
- Oliver Savell as young Alan
- Shaun Dooley as Graham Carr
- Nancy Sullivan as Christine Carr
- Taylor Fay as Gary Carr
- Gabby Best as Angela Hudson
- Harry Peacock as Nigel Hudson
- Rourke Mooney as Charlie Hudson
- David Mumeni as Mr Chapman
- Michael Socha as Adam
- Samantha Baines as Fiona
- Matthew Stagg as Mandy
- Logan Matthews as Leslie
- Colin Salmon as Ron
- Cariad Lloyd as Miss Gideon
- Dotty Davies as Kay
- Michael Socha as Adam
- Keira Chansa as Maz
- Victoria Alcock as Val
- Maggie Steed as Nan
- Charlie Partridge as Sidney
- Rob Webster as Roy
- Josiah Eloi as Arthur
- Charlie Jobe as Banjo
- Jack Shep as Richard Hill
- Nitin Ganatra as Mr Robertson
- Joseph Dobbin as Paddy
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When will Changing Ends Series 2 be on TV?
The first episode of the second series of Changing Ends will air on ITV1 at 9pm on Saturday, July 13.
The second episode will follow immediately afterwards at 9.30pm, with the remaining four episodes being broadcast in the same timeslot.
Alongside that, the full series will be available to watch on ITVX from July 13.
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