This Country. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper). Copyright: BBC
This Country

This Country

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2017 - 2020
  • 19 episodes (3 series)

Mockumentary series exploring the lives of young people in modern rural Britain. Stars Daisy May Cooper, Charlie Cooper, Paul Chahidi, Trevor Cooper, Michael Sleggs and more.

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Kerry and Kurtan are a testament to a generation

The love, language, and longings of its two leads reveal the truth about British youth.

Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 14th February 2020

Forget Fleabag, This Country sums up Britain

The story of two cousins living in the Cotswolds is hilarious and humane--with a subtle political streak.

Sameer Rahim, Prospect Magazine, 14th February 2020

Who said it: This Country or a famous philosopher?

We give you a quote of scintillating insight. One that was either said by a real-life titan of philosophy (Plato, Jean-Paul Satre, Sun Tzu, or one of those types), or Kerry and Kurtan Mucklowe. You just have to pick the right one. It is harder than it looks.

Wil Jones, JOE, 13th February 2020

Michael Sleggs honoured in final series of This Country

The final series of the BBC Three hit comedy This Country will honour actor Michael Sleggs after his death in July.

BBC, 12th February 2020

Charlie Cooper announces BBC screening of This Country

BBC Three is bringing the series back to its Cotswold roots on Thursday 23 January - and tickets are completely free.

BBC, 2nd January 2020

This Country to be re-made in America

American network Fox is set to make a US version of This Country. Bridesmaids director Paul Feig will oversee the pilot.

British Comedy Guide, 5th December 2019

Teacher mocked after This Country uses his real name

Daisy May Cooper and her brother, Charlie, who are about to launch their third series on the BBC, said that they felt guilty about the fate of their former woodwork teacher, Mr Perkins, at Cirencester Deer Park School.

David Sanderson, The Times, 10th October 2019

This Country writers hint at extended run

The writers of hit BBC comedy This Country have hinted the show could go on after the anticipated third series airs next year.

Whitehaven News, 9th October 2019

This Country star Michael Sleggs dies aged 33

Michael Sleggs, who plays Slugs in This Country, has died aged 33.

British Comedy Guide, 10th July 2019

Michael Sleggs's final interview

Michael Sleggs fought for his life every day in courageous battle against heart defect, he reveals in final interview.

Chris White, The Sun, 10th July 2019

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