Star-studded BBC comedy shelved after three series as it ‘no longer reflects the real world’

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David Tennant and Michael Sheen are shelving their comedy Staged after it’s present third season ends.

The BBC1 present, which sees the actors playing exaggerated versions of themsleves alongside their actual life companions, was created throughout lockdown and follows the 2 males as they communicate through Zoom. 

However now with the pandemic behind us Physician Who star David, 52, stated the idea ‘not displays the actual world’.

He advised The Sun: ‘We’ve had an exquisite time filming the collection however don’t have any plans to do extra’.

‘It was a present borne out of a specific time frame – lockdown – after we have been all in our homes speaking through Zoom, as our characters did within the present.

Ending: David Tennant and Michael Sheen are shelving their comedy Staged after it’s present third season ends

Bye: The BBC1 show, which sees the actors playing exaggerated versions of themsleves alongside their real life partners, was created during lockdown and follows the two men as they speak via Zoom (L-R) Michael Sheen, Anna Lundberg, David Tennant, Georgia Tennant

Bye: The BBC1 present, which sees the actors enjoying exaggerated variations of themsleves alongside their actual life companions, was created throughout lockdown and follows the 2 males as they communicate through Zoom (L-R) Michael Sheen, Anna Lundberg, David Tennant, Georgia Tennant

Occurring to say: ‘We couldn’t get out, now, because the characters display in a few of the scenes within the new collection, we are able to.’

The present, which premiered in 2020, has been applauded by followers and critics and has featured a complete host of friends stars together with Dame Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett.

It comes David Tennant has admitted that his return to Doctor Who is his ‘final shot’ before he’s too old to play the iconic role.

Describing the stint as a ‘victory lap’ the actor will as soon as once more leap into the Tardis for string of specials to have a good time the collection’ sixtieth anniversary this autumn. 

David, who initially performed the a part of the Time Lord from 2005-2010 and returned for a 2015 particular, shall be reunited with Catherine Tate as companion Donna Noble for the episodes alongside show-runner Russell T Davies. 

He advised the Radio Times: ‘The specifics of coming again to Doctor Who took a little bit of wrangling. However we have been all the time receptive to the notion’. 

‘Initially, it was an informal dialog going ‘Wouldn’t or not it’s enjoyable to do a one-off?’ then  Russell was again working the present and immediately it may very well be one thing larger’.

Earlier than including: ‘However there’s actually no stress.’

No more: But now with the pandemic behind us Doctor Who star David, 52, said the concept 'no longer reflects the real world'

No extra: However now with the pandemic behind us Physician Who star David, 52, stated the idea ‘not displays the actual world’

Fans: The show, which premiered in 2020, has been applauded by fans and critics and featured a whole host of guests stars including Dame Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett

Followers: The present, which premiered in 2020, has been applauded by followers and critics and featured a complete host of friends stars together with Dame Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett

‘It’s a victory lap, in a means – you get to take pleasure in one thing that had meant a lot to you, one final shot earlier than you get too previous to do it once more.’ 

David’s look comes earlier than the reigns and the function shall be handed to Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa, 30 for the present’s 14th season. 

He shall be joined  Bonnie Langford who’s returning to the show over three decades after she initially boarded the TARDIS.

The actress, 58, is reprising her function as Melanie Bush for the brand new collection alongside incoming Physician Ncuti Gatwa, together with her return set to hit screens in 2024.

Bonnie made her debut on Who again in 1986 as Melanie alongside the Sixth Physician Colin Baker, and went onto be the companion for the Seventh Physician, Sylvester McCoy.

It additionally comes after the West Finish star briefly reprised her function within the BBC‘s Centenery Particular The Energy Of The Physician, final yr.

Ncuti will make his debut as the brand new Physician in a Christmas Particular later this yr, after David Tennant reprises the function for a trio of specials to mark the present’s sixtieth Anniversary in November. 

Back again! It comes David Tennant has admitted that his return to Doctor Who is his 'last shot' before he's too old to play the iconic role

Again once more! It comes David Tennant has admitted that his return to Physician Who’s his ‘final shot’ earlier than he’s too previous to play the enduring function

Special: Describing the stint as a 'victory lap' the actor will once again jump into the Tardis for string of specials to celebrate the series' 60th anniversary this autumn (David pictured on the show)

Particular: Describing the stint as a ‘victory lap’ the actor will as soon as once more leap into the Tardis for string of specials to have a good time the collection’ sixtieth anniversary this autumn (David pictured on the present)

Of her return, Bonnie stated: ‘I’m completely thrilled to be bringing Melanie Bush again. 

‘To be a part of the distinctive forged, crew and manufacturing workforce led by the pressure of nature that’s Russell T Davies is a profession spotlight. 

‘I’m so privileged and proud to have been a member of the Physician Who household because the basic period and to be included within the new era is phenomenal.’

Showrunner, Russell T Davies stated: ‘Open these TARDIS doorways extensive, as a result of Bonnie’s again! What an honour, delight and hoot to welcome again the character of Melanie, after too lengthy away. 

‘And this isn’t only a cameo, Bonnie is correct within the thick of the motion, battling monsters and chaos and cliffhangers, proper on the Physician’s aspect, identical to the previous days.’

Making her West Finish debut at simply seven years previous in Gone with the Wind at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Bonnie has since gone on to guide an impressive profession. 

She’s had numerous performances on each Broadway and West Finish, reminiscent of Chicago, 9 to five and Cats, to her award-winning function as Carmel Kazemi on EastEnders. 

Becoming a member of Ncuti’s Physician within the TARDIS shall be his companion Ruby Sunday, performed by Coronation Road star Millie Gibson.

The brand new collection marks a model new period for the present below returning showrunner Russell T Davies, after the departure of Chris Chibnall, and the final Physician, performed by Jodie Whittaker, final yr.

Back to the TARDIS! David's appearance comes before the reigns and the role will be handed to Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa, 30 for the show's 14th season (pictured)

Again to the TARDIS! David’s look comes earlier than the reigns and the function shall be handed to Intercourse Schooling star Ncuti Gatwa, 30 for the present’s 14th season (pictured) 

Blast from the past! He will be joined Bonnie Langford who is returning to the show over three decades after she originally boarded the TARDIS

Blast from the previous! He shall be joined Bonnie Langford who’s returning to the present over three a long time after she initially boarded the TARDIS

Bonnie’s final look in Who aired again in 1987 when she bid farewell to the Physician to journey the universe with the rogue Glitz.

It was beforehand introduced that the likes of Jinkx Monsoon and Jonathan Groff shall be becoming a member of the forged for Ncuti’s upcoming collection of Physician Who.

The Broadway star, 38, who is understood for the crime collection Mindhunter, was beforehand introduced to be becoming a member of the science fiction collection.

The BBC stated he’ll play a ‘mysterious and thrilling’ visitor half the place he shall be ‘leaping aboard the Tardis’.

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