Full Breakdown
BBC Announces Third Series of *Such Brave Girls*
5/14/2026, 1:18:01 AM
Announcement and Production
The BBC confirmed a third series of *Such Brave Girls* in 2026. The season will consist of six 30-minute episodes, produced by Various Artists Ltd (VAL) with A24. It will air on BBC iPlayer, BBC Three in the UK and on Hulu in the US. Commissioning was led by Jon Petrie, Director of BBC Comedy, and Fiona Campbell, Acting Director Unscripted and Controller, Youth Audience. Executive producers are Kat Sadler, Jack Bayles and Phil Clarke; Simon Bird directs and Catherine Gosling Fuller produces. Gregor Sharp is the commissioning editor.
Background and Awards
The comedy debuted in 2023 and quickly earned critical praise for its dark humour and unconventional family portrayal. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Scripted Comedy and the Emerging Talent: Fiction award for Kat Sadler at the 2024 ceremony.
Key Figures
Kat Sadler serves as creator, writer and executive producer; Jon Petrie is the BBC Director of Comedy Commissioning; Fiona Campbell oversees youth-audience commissioning; Jack Bayles is VAL’s executive producer; Phil Clarke also executive produces; Simon Bird directs; Catherine Gosling Fuller produces; and Gregor Sharp is the commissioning editor.
Episode Format and Distribution
The series comprises six half-hour episodes (total 180 minutes) and will be available on BBC iPlayer, BBC Three and Hulu, reflecting a UK-US partnership with A24.
Official Statements & Responses
Kat Sadler said the BBC’s renewal was unexpected and that she intends to challenge expectations. Jon Petrie noted the show’s prior success and said the new season will deepen the family’s “turmoil.” Jack Bayles described the programme as a “vital public service” offering “schadenfreude” for contemporary audiences.
Criticism & Opposition
The source material does not report any criticism or opposition to the renewal.
Verbatim Quotes
- “An honour and a shock that the BBC would willingly let us rancid little worms back into the building. I promise I will make them regret this decision.” — Kat Sadler, Creator & Executive Producer
- “After a breakout debut and multiple award wins, we’re chuffed that the brilliant Kat Sadler’s fearless comedy is back for a third series. This one promises to bring even more turmoil from a family who make dysfunction look effortless.” — Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy Commissioning
- “Well done to the BBC for spotting that Such Brave Girls is in fact a vital public service. A tremendous hit of schadenfreude for these trying times –the kind that only Kat Sadler can deliver.” — Jack Bayles, Executive Producer, VAL
- “Multi-award-winning hit comedy Such Brave Girls is back for a third series and pinkypromises to be genuinely uplifting.” — BBC Media Centre announcement
What’s Next
The third series was announced in 2026 and will be available on BBC iPlayer, BBC Three and Hulu. No specific premiere date has been disclosed, and further promotional details are expected from the BBC later in the year.
