Alma’s Not Normal, the series created by Bolton comic Sophie Willan, is to return to BBC Two this Autumn.
The series centres on Alma Nuthall and her family and was based on Willan’s own experiences growing up.
Willan, who grew up in an out of care, was the inaugural winner of the BBC Caroline Aherne Bursury Award.
Willan won a BAFTA for Best Comedy Writer for her work on the pilot. Series 1 – which has been nominated in three categories in the forthcoming BAFTAs – followed in September 2021.
Sophie Willan says: “I’ve been overwhelmed by the response to the show – people seem to really love and relate to the Nuthalls which means a lot and to get the chance to continue that story is beyond what I could have hoped for.
“That on the back of the awards we’ve received is a bit mind-blowing if I’m honest. To be recognised by BAFTA, Broadcast Awards, The Royal Television Society, peers and our audience in such a way is a real honour. I’m thrilled to get back in the writing room to see where Alma’s journey takes us next.”
Nerys Evans, executive producer at production company Expectation, said: “Sophie Willan is one of the most naturally gifted comedy writers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. It’s been so wonderful seeing the response to Alma’s Not Normal. Viewers have connected so instantly to Sophie’s characters. Like everyone else, I can’t wait to see what Alma and her brilliant family do next.”
