Alan Carr comedy Changing Ends returns for second series

Changing Ends, the autobiographical comedy series starring Alan Carr, starts its second series on Saturday, 13 July on ITV1.

The new series follows overwhelming success of the first on ITVX, which premiered in 2023 and outperformed all other comedies on the platform.

The cast features Alan Carr as himself, Oliver Savell as young Alan Carr, Shaun Dooley as Graham Carr, Nancy Sullivan as Christine Carr, Taylor Fay as Gary Carr, and Jack Shephard as Richard Hill.

Series two of Changing Ends will begin with a double bill at 9PM on Saturday, 13 July on ITV1.

The show draws inspiration from Alan’s childhood experiences in Northampton during the 1980s, portraying the life of a football manager’s son.

Alan Carr said: “Looks like we’re heading back to Northampton!! Absolutely buzzing that Changing Ends is back for a second series firstly because who doesn’t love a recommission but secondly on a completely selfish level I have so many more stories from my teenage years growing up in Northampton to tell, about me, my family, my neighbours and believe it or not football! Shocker!.”

Changing Ends is produced by the multi-award-winning Baby Cow Productions, known for hits like Gavin & Stacey and Alan Partridge. It is co-written by Simon Carlyle.

ITV’s Head of Comedy, Nana Hughes said: “The love for Changing Ends on ITVX has blown us away, Alan & Simon, the cast and crew created a brilliant series 1 and it’s so good to see viewers are really enjoying this new comedy.

“Just as the second series starts its production, the first series will have its linear TV premiere in Spring 2024 on ITV1.”

Producer Mollie Freedman Berthoud commented: “Bringing Alan Carr’s life to the screen with the most wonderful cast and crew has been so rewarding and fulfilling, so to be given a second series of Changing Ends is a dream come true. However, we are heartbroken to now have to take these steps without the magnificent Simon Carlyle. We miss him & his infectious laughter so much, but we feel honoured to be continuing the beautiful show he co-created.”

You can watch the first series online now via ITVX here.