BBC confirms cast for new Birmingham drama from producers Ackley Bridge

The BBC has confirmed casting for a new drama tentatively titled We Go Again, which comes from producers Ackley Bridge.

The new BBC Three series, written by playwright Janice Okoh, is based on her 2011 play Three Birds and focuses on three brothers from the Midlands who harbor a dark secret.

However, when their mother goes missing, they desperately try to keep the peace and stay loyal while trying to outwit the authorities.

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Described as “an irreverent portrait of black working-class teenage life” and “a kind of coming-of-age story,” the series will explore “firsts, misadventures and the agonizing desire to be bigger than you’re ready to be.”

“It’s a celebration of black joy, of council estates and corner shops. Of working-class living and working-class dreams. It’s humane and tender, with a strong heart,” adds the synopsis.

The show, which is filming now, comes from Ackley Bridge producers The Forge Entertainment and will feature newcomers Chenée Taylor, Kaydrah Walker-Wilkie and Akins Subair as the three siblings Tiana, Tanika and Tionne.

We Go Again will also star Jamelia from Hollyoaks and Jennifer Metcalfe respectively as ‘Fake Jackie’, a version of their missing mother, and Candy – the new partner of their estranged father Leo (played by Lockwood and Co’s Ivanno Jeremiah) .

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Also on board are Scoop’s Romola Garai as Tanika’s teacher Mrs Jenkins, Back to Black’s Sam Buchanan as amateur drug dealer Dr Feelgood and The Full Monty’s Talitha Wing as wannabe influence Rome.

“I’m looking forward to adapting my play with the BBC and The Forge,” said Okoh. “It’s been a joy to see the project grow and change, but I still keep the story of these three wonderful children home alone and how they are doing. takes care of the adults around them in his heart.

“As soon as I saw Chenée I knew she was my Tiana, a beautiful young adult with an inner strength that shines. Kaydrah and Akins are also phenomenal – so natural and funny. I feel lucky to have found them.

“I’m so excited to have the rest of the cast join them – Romola, Sam, Ivanno, Jamelia and Jennifer – and I can’t wait for the world to meet the characters they portray.”

We Go Again will be released in 2025 on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.

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