Boarders to return for third and final series
- Boarders is to return to BBC Three in 2026 for a third series... however the run will conclude the show
- Series 3 will see exams looming for the characters, and they're determined to achieve big
- Creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor says: "Boarders has been a deeply personal project for me, and it's been incredible to see how audiences have connected with the characters"
BBC Three comedy drama Boarders has been given the greenlight for a third run, however it will be the final series of the show.
Filmed in Bristol, the new series sees the South London teens back at the St. Gilbert's boarding school and the pressure is on. They've made it to their final term, exams are looming, and they're determined to achieve big. As they dream of life beyond St. Gilbert's, a neighbouring school - which also happens to be the one Abby is now attending - provokes an intense rivalry causing chaos and jeopardising their futures.
The BBC says: "With new enemies, love interests and broken friendships, our teens face a fresh batch of problems which threaten to trip them up at their final hurdle. What will it take for our scholarship kids to come out on top?"
The show's producers confirm: "Jodie Campbell (Leah), Sekou Diaby (Toby), Aruna Jalloh (Femi), Myles Kamwendo (Omar) and Josh Tedeku (Jaheim) will all reprise their roles for the final series, alongside writer and creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor who returns as their mentor Gus. Taylor will also make his directorial debut this series, directing the final episode."
Series 3 will also again feature Niky Wardley (Carol), Assa Kanouté (Abby), Tallulah Greive (Beatrix), Rosie Graham (Florence), Georgina Sadler (Mabel), Zheng Xi Yong (Xiang), Archie Fisher (Cheddar), Andrew Harmon-Gray (Graham), Ruxandra Porojnicu (Yelena), Maxim Ays (Felix), Michael Salami (Uncle Teju), Al Foran (Stanley), William Andrews (Mackers) and Yuriri Naka (Ms Kaneko).
Daniel Lawrence Taylor says: "Boarders has been a deeply personal project for me, and it's been incredible to see how audiences have connected with the characters. From day one, I wanted to create something funny, honest, and proudly Black - and in this final term, I hope to finish their story with greater challenges, deeper friendships and the looming question of life beyond school."
Madeleine Sinclair from producers [o]Studio Lambert] says: "Daniel's fearless and sharp writing, as well as standout performances from our cast have meant that audiences have truly embraced our characters and we cannot wait for everyone to see how their stories conclude - with humour, honesty, and a lot of heart."
Lindsay Salt from the BBC notes: "Boarders has been a fun, sharp and timely addition to our screens since its launch two years ago, with star-making turns from its exceptional young cast. We're so excited to return to St Gilbert's one more time to bring viewers the conclusion of Daniel Lawrence Taylor's hit comedy drama."
Filming on Series 3 is set to begin later this year, with the series expected to air in 2026.