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First Look: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾
14 Apr
Summary
- A new BBC adaptation of Adrian Mole is coming next year.
- Filming is currently underway in and around Hartlepool.
- David Nicholls is overseeing the series adaptation.
A new television adaptation of Sue Townsend's beloved "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾" is gearing up for its premiere next year. This highly anticipated series, produced by Big Talk Studios, marks the return of Adrian Mole to the screen nearly three decades after the previous drama.
David Nicholls, the acclaimed author of "One Day," is spearheading the creative team. The writing staff includes notable names like Caitlin Moran. The production has embarked on a nationwide search to cast the lead role of Adrian, portraying the character's experiences as an awkward teenager in Margaret Thatcher's Britain, beginning in 1981.
Filming for the series is actively underway in and around Hartlepool. The cast features Lisa McGrillis as Adrian's mother Pauline and Colin Hoult as his father George. Pam Ferris will play Grandma, and Galaxie Clear is set as Pandora. The series is commissioned by Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, with Alex Winckler directing.
