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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Anna Loren

UNBELIEVABLE: Hit bbc comedy small prophets renewed for a second series | History Defined

Mackenzie Crook
  • Mackenzie Crook's hit BBC comedy Small Prophets has been commissioned for a second series.
  • The show will move from BBC Two to BBC One for its upcoming run following critical acclaim.
  • Returning cast members include writer and director Mackenzie Crook alongside Sir Michael Palin, Pearce Quigley and Lauren Patel.
  • Set and filmed in and around Manchester, the first series was the BBC's top-performing new comedy of the year with 6.3 million average viewers.
  • Series creator Mackenzie Crook expressed excitement to continue the story of DIY shop employee Michael Sleep and his mystical quest.

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Mackenzie Crooks’ acclaimed comedy Small Prophets returns to BBC for series two

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