Scarborough
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2019
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Sitcom series about a small handful of residents in Scarborough who meet most nights in a bar. Stars Jason Manford, Catherine Tyldesley, Stephanie Cole, Maggie Ollerenshaw, Steve Edge and more.
Press clippings
Jason Manford hits out at BBC for axing Scarborough but teases potential return
Jason Manford and Catherine Tyldesley led the cast of the BBC sitcom Scarborough, which aired for just one series in 2019 - with it having not since been renewed.
Ashleigh Rainbird, The Mirror, 20th April 2022Jason Manford speaks out over scrapped Scarborough
Jason Manford has said he was disappointed that his television series Scarborough was not given a second outing as he thought it served an "often forgotten" demographic.
John Blow, The Yorkshire Post, 15th January 2020BBC One passes on Scarborough Series 2
Scarborough, the BBC One comedy series by Derren Litten, will not return for a second series.
British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2019Final viewing figures revealed for Scarborough
The final viewing figures for BBC One comedy Scarborough have finally been revealed following the season finale, with figures of around 2 million viewers each episode.
Jade McElwee, The Scarborough News, 16th October 2019Will justice prevail at the hair salon, where Lisa Marie (Harriet Webb) has been falsely accused of stealing Mrs Bookham's money? Meanwhile, Mike (Jason Manford) and his boss are struggling to hire for the amusement arcade. Looks like exciting job opportunities in Scarborough are rather limited.
Ellen E. Jones, The Guardian, 4th October 2019Stephanie Cole interview
Scarborough star Stephanie Cole hates 'wrinkly coffin-dodger' stereotype.
The Mirror, 2nd October 2019A slightly wooden Jason Manford returns in this wry take on a couple reunited from Derren Litten, creator of Benidorm. This week, Manford's Mike is finally taking the leap and moving back in with Karen (Catherine Tyldesley). But it doesn't come without its challenges, namely his gormless flatmate Bigsy.
Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 27th September 2019PC Merrick (Chewing Gum's Olisa Odele) does a good camp Columbo in this episode, but otherwise it's life as usual in the overcast Benidorm. And that's exactly how fans of Derren Litten's not-quite-comedy like it. Can Mike (Jason Manford) help Marion (Stephanie Cole) with her glut of corned beef hash?
Ellen E. Jones, The Guardian, 20th September 2019Scarborough: Derren Litten interview
We caught up with Derren to find out about his writing life, the development of the show and to share any advice for other budding comedy writers.
BBC, 20th September 2019Viewers 'disgusted' by sick jokes about Jimmy Savile
The BBC sparked an angry backlash with a new show that featured sick references to Jimmy Savile. Viewers blasted new sitcom Scarborough, saying it left them "disgusted" due to jokes about the sex monster.
The Sun, 9th September 2019