A HIT BBC show branded ‘best on the Beeb’ and has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score has finally returned for a second series.
Popular school comedy-drama Boarders debuted on BBC Three last year.
The series focuses on five talented black inner-city teens who gain scholarships to the prestigious St. Gilbert’s boarding school.
Eager fans 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.
The group face new challenges in series two, with acting headmistress Carol Watlington-Geese (Niky Wardley) on their case.
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.”
[bc_video account_id=”5067014667001″ application_id=”” aspect_ratio=”16:9″ autoplay=”” caption=”‘Netflix has nothing on it!’ gush fans of BBC’s latest hit comedy show as they brand it ’10-10 quality TV'” embed=”in-page” experience_id=”” height=”100%” language_detection=”” max_height=”360px” max_width=”640px” min_width=”0px” mute=”” padding_top=”56%” picture_in_picture=”” player_id=”default” playlist_id=”” playsinline=”” sizing=”responsive” video_id=”6348837969112″ video_ids=”” width=”640px”]Newcomers joining the cast include EastEnders legend 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 series two.
Alan portrays a character also named Alan, a man with high standards of the students at St. Gilbert’s.
He previously told 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.”
Further newcomers include Wunmi Mosaku, Cara Theobold, Michael Salami and Kendra Brown.
Series two of Boarders is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
