DAYS after its second season dropped on our screens a comedy branded best on the Beeb is already writing a third series.
The show focuses on five talented black inner-city teens who gain scholarships to the prestigious St. Gilbert’s boarding school.
Fans of the hit show Boarders can now enjoy all six episodes of series two on BBC iPlayer.
It sees the return of Jaheim Marsham (Josh Tedeku), Leah Dulverton (Jodie Campbell), Omar Palmer-Grace (Myles Kamwendo), Femi Adebeyo (Aruna Jalloh) and Toby Staithes (Sekou Diaby).
Show creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor also plays a supporting role as Gus.
In series two, the group face new challenges with acting headmistress Carol Watlington-Geese (Niky Wardley) on their case.
But Daniel is already developing further episodes for a third series.
“I’m already writing it and I’ve got a team full of writers already scribbling away” he told presenters Gaby Roslin and Rav Wilding on the BBC show Morning Live.
“So fingers crossed, we just really need people to watch it and support it, then hopefully it will be a thing.”
Newcomers joining the season two cast include EastEnders icon Natalie Cassidy, aka Sonia Fowler.
The actress – who recently announced her exit from the BBC soap – takes on the role of Sharon Hail, a teacher at a rival school.
Scottish actor and The Traitors US host Alan Cumming also appears in the new season.
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“I was so, so fortunate” Daniel said after Natalie messaged him on Instagram telling him how much she loved the show.
She was like: “Oh, I love it and we should get to work together.
“So I took that as contractually binding. I asked the director to send a message and she was well up for it, so I was really, really glad that she came to do it.
“And the same for Alan, he was a big fan of the show and so we went about writing him a part.
“He loved it and he got involved, (playing the host of a party that the St Gilbert’s students find themselves at).”
Daniel also shared his dream guest actors for future episodes.
“I’d love Idris Elba or Daniel Kaluuya. Or if we’re going really high, I want to get Denzel Washington involved!” he said.
Alan explained earlier in an interview on Deadline: “I’ve always said that letting people know you are a fan of theirs is a good idea.
“And, so it was with Boarders. I mentioned this to the producers — who also happen to produce The Traitors — and very soon after, I found myself on the set having such a fun time.”
Meanwhile, Boarders has been receiving rave online reviews from its audience.
A five-star user review on Rotten Tomatoes declared it is the “best show on BBC.”
It added: “Funny comedy while there are also serious topics being covered. I would recommend this to anyone.”
While a glowing IMDB review read: “A captivating series that will leave you yearning for more I devoured all six episodes of this phenomenal series in record time, and I’m still reeling from the experience.
“With its expertly woven narrative, complex characters, and relentless pacing, this show has secured a spot on my list of all-time favourites.”
Series two of Boarders is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.