Following its first outing, the Beeb has commissioned two more series of comedy We Might Regret This…
Created by Lee Getty and Kyla Harris, who also stars, the production will see a further tweleve episodes produced over the two series. Hailed a watershed moment for disability representation, centres around Freya (Kyla Harris), a 30-something disabled Canadian artist, who has relocated to London for Abe (Darren Boyd), a 50-something straight-laced lawyer.
Freya requires full time round the clock care from a dedicated Personal Assistant (PA), meaning a third person present for every romantic moment and domestic dispute.
In series one, after struggling to find the right person for this more than intimate role, Freya invites chaotic and outspoken best-mate Jo (Elena Saurel) to take on the job. Alongside Abe’s (not quite) ex-wife Jane (Sally Phillips) and wayward adult son Levi (Edward Blumel) they make a messy blended family.
Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy:
“We’re proud to commission more episodes of We Might Regret This. Kyla, Lee, and the team have tapped into something truly unique—crafting comedy from deeply personal moments with such sharpness and heart. There’s still so much laughter to uncover in Freya’s world, and we can’t wait to see how they push the boundaries of comedy and character even further.”
Receiving four stars across the board, critics praised the series for its “groundbreaking comedy”, “trailblazing portrayal of a disabled woman on screen”, “light-hearted laughs and dark, jagged humour” and its “superb cast”.
