Filming begins on The Larkins S2
Filming is underway on Series 2 of The Larkins with shooting set to run throughout the summer.
The new, six-episode run comes from screenwriter Simon Nye and is based on the series of novels by HE Bateman; Abigail Wilson writes episode three.
Bradley Walsh and Joanna Scanlan will return as the iconic and much-loved Pop & Ma Larkin, with Joelle Rae (pictured) taking over the role of Mariette Charlton for the new series. Other new cast members include Morgana Robinson and Maxim Ays.
The comedy drama is produced by Objective Fiction, Genial Productions and Objective Media Group Scotland in association with All3Media International.
Executive producers are Ben Farrell for Objective Fiction and Sophie Clarke-Jervoise and Nye for Genial Productions, and Toby Stevens for OMG Scotland. Bradley Walsh and Andy De Emmony also executive produce.
The Larkins will be directed by De Emmony and produced by Serena Cullen.
Picture of Joelle Rae via Michael Shelford.
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