Full Breakdown
BBC Announces Final Series of Comedy Thriller *Am I Being Unreasonable?*
5/16/2026, 1:03:23 AM
Series Three Confirmation and Narrative Premise
The BBC has confirmed that the twisted comedy thriller *Am I Being Unreasonable?* will return for a third and final series on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. The six-episode series continues the storyline established in series two, focusing on unresolved plot points such as Nic’s confession, Jen’s actions toward Mrs Baggot, Dan’s culinary mishap, and Ollie’s interaction with Suzie. The show is described as a murky moral tale in which characters confront complex realities within the fictional village of Copbury.
Production Framework and Creative Leadership
Series three is produced by Boffola Pictures under the commission of Jon Petrie, director of BBC Comedy. The series is written by and stars Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli. Ali Marlow serves as producer, Emily McDonald as director, and the executive producers are Shane Allen, Daisy May Cooper, and Selin Hizli. The commissioning editors for the BBC are Emma Lawson and Roya Eslami. BBC Studios, which holds a minority investment in Boffola Pictures, is responsible for global sales of the series. The production is explicitly commissioned for broadcast on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
Filming Locations and Episode Structure
The production was filmed across Bristol, Gloucestershire, and the broader West Country. The series consists of six episodes, each with a runtime of approximately thirty minutes.
Distribution Strategy and International Platforms
In addition to its UK broadcast on BBC One and streaming on BBC iPlayer, the series will premiere internationally on Hulu in the United States, SBS in Australia, and TVNZ in New Zealand. BBC Studios will manage the series’ global distribution, leveraging its stake in the production company.
Industry Development Initiative
The series partners with All Set West to provide industry experience for local talent from underrepresented backgrounds. All Set West receives funding from the BFI National Lottery Places Fund and operates through Bristol City Council’s Film Services, which includes The Bottle Yard Studios, the Bristol UNESCO City of Film, and the Bristol Film Office. The initiative is delivered in partnership with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.
Key Personnel Overview
The principal cast includes Daisy May Cooper as Nic, Selin Hizli as Jen, Dustin Demri-Burns as Dan, Lenny Rush as Ollie, and Amanda Wilkin as Suzie. The creative team combines the series’ writers and stars with a production crew led by Ali Marlow and Emily McDonald.
Future Outlook
The third series marks the conclusion of *Am I Being Unreasonable?* and expands its reach to international audiences through multiple streaming platforms. The collaboration with All Set West underscores a commitment to diversifying the regional film and television workforce while delivering the final narrative arc of the series.
