Daddy Issues

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Overview

After discovering she’s pregnant, hedonistic Gemma flatshares with her hapless father. Together, they have to navigate new friendships, new relationships and face up to parenthood.

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Daddy+Issues

Cast

David Morrissey

Creator:

Danielle Ward

Fist Air Date:

2024-08-15

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Production Companies:

Fudge Park Productions, BBC

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father daughter relationship manchester pregnancy unplanned pregnancy

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Vote Average: 6.8/10

Vote Count: 25 Votes

Show Popularity: 5.4022

Show Status: Returning Series

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: English

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- 24 April 2026 at 4:03 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARYThe 2024 comedy that answers the terrifying question: "What happens when you accidentally fall pregnant and the only person available to move in and help is your incompetent, recently divorced father?" Daddy Issues follows Gemma (Aimee Lou Wood) and her dad Malcolm (David Morrissey) as they navigate bedsit squalor, prenatal classes, and the general chaos of life in Stockport. By today, April 24, 2026, we’ve already seen the series evolve past its "pregnant daughter" premise; Season 2 dropped in late 2025, shifting the focus to Gemma’s transition into motherhood and Malcolm’s questionable attempts at being a grandad. THE PROSThe chemistry between Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey is a total win; they nail the "electric but exhausting" dynamic of a father and daughter who love each other but shouldn't live together. David Morrissey is a sincere highlight, trading his usual tough-guy roles for a man who doesn't understand jacket potatoes and lives in a hovel. The supporting cast is a genuine treasure trove of British comedy talent, with Sharon Rooney’s turn as the imprisoned sister Catherine and David Fynn’s "emotional support dickhead" Derek providing 100% authentic laughs. It’s the "Go To" for a show that is daftly touching one minute and visceral about the realities of a "rubber-glove prison inspection" the next. THE CONSIt hits an 8/10 because it can occasionally lean into overly familiar sitcom tropes—like the mandatory "montage of terrible flatmates" or unlikely airplane toilet encounters—that feel a bit like a head-scratcher. While the emotional beats are sincere, some of the more surreal moments can feel plucked from a different show entirely, making the tone a bit of a maze at times. It misses a higher mark because the shift in Season 2, which saw Jill Halfpenny take over the role of Gemma’s mum Davina, took a second to settle for fans who were used to the original Series 1 energy. THE VERDICTAn 8/10. It is a genuine, big-hearted triumph that manages to be both bleakly funny and incredibly sweet. It’s a bit of a let-down if you prefer your comedies polished and safe, but as a "dysfunctional family reunion with a baby on the way," it’s a crown jewel of recent BBC programming. As of April 2026, with two seasons officially in the archive and a loyal following, it remains essential viewing for anyone who has ever been embarrassed by their parents. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA* Cast Shake-up: For the second season that premiered in November 2025, Jill Halfpenny replaced Susan Lynch in the role of Gemma's mother, Davina, a move that sparked plenty of debate among the "Stockport faithful."* Home Turf: The series is a sincere love letter to Stockport; it was filmed on location in the town and at Manchester’s Space Studios, using local landmarks to ground the chaos in reality.* Special Spuds: One of the most-quoted scenes from Season 1 involves Malcolm’s total confusion over jacket potatoes, which he earnestly describes as "special potatoes covered in like... leather."* Creative Power: Both lead actors, Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey, serve as Executive Producers on the show, ensuring the series maintains its 100% authentic, actor-led vibe.* New Generation: Season 2 introduced Gemma's daughter, Sadie, and focused heavily on the plot to get Malcolm back into a proper flat and away from his squalid bedsit. THE VIBELike a Sunday roast where the gravy is lumpy, the heating is broken, but the company is actually quite good. It smells of damp Stockport air, cheap garage snacks, and the terrifying scent of a new baby's nappy.

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Season 1

6 Episodes

Air Date: 2024-08-15

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Season 2

6 Episodes

Air Date: 2025-11-21

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 24 April 2026 at 5:03 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10
THE SUMMARY
The 2024 comedy that answers the terrifying question: “What happens when you accidentally fall pregnant and the only person available to move in and help is your incompetent, recently divorced father?” Daddy Issues follows Gemma (Aimee Lou Wood) and her dad Malcolm (David Morrissey) as they navigate bedsit squalor, prenatal classes, and the general chaos of life in Stockport. By today, April 24, 2026, we’ve already seen the series evolve past its “pregnant daughter” premise; Season 2 dropped in late 2025, shifting the focus to Gemma’s transition into motherhood and Malcolm’s questionable attempts at being a grandad.
THE PROS
The chemistry between Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey is a total win; they nail the “electric but exhausting” dynamic of a father and daughter who love each other but shouldn’t live together. David Morrissey is a sincere highlight, trading his usual tough-guy roles for a man who doesn’t understand jacket potatoes and lives in a hovel. The supporting cast is a genuine treasure trove of British comedy talent, with Sharon Rooney’s turn as the imprisoned sister Catherine and David Fynn’s “emotional support dickhead” Derek providing 100% authentic laughs. It’s the “Go To” for a show that is daftly touching one minute and visceral about the realities of a “rubber-glove prison inspection” the next.
THE CONS
It hits an 8/10 because it can occasionally lean into overly familiar sitcom tropes—like the mandatory “montage of terrible flatmates” or unlikely airplane toilet encounters—that feel a bit like a head-scratcher. While the emotional beats are sincere, some of the more surreal moments can feel plucked from a different show entirely, making the tone a bit of a maze at times. It misses a higher mark because the shift in Season 2, which saw Jill Halfpenny take over the role of Gemma’s mum Davina, took a second to settle for fans who were used to the original Series 1 energy.
THE VERDICT
An 8/10. It is a genuine, big-hearted triumph that manages to be both bleakly funny and incredibly sweet. It’s a bit of a let-down if you prefer your comedies polished and safe, but as a “dysfunctional family reunion with a baby on the way,” it’s a crown jewel of recent BBC programming. As of April 2026, with two seasons officially in the archive and a loyal following, it remains essential viewing for anyone who has ever been embarrassed by their parents.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
* Cast Shake-up: For the second season that premiered in November 2025, Jill Halfpenny replaced Susan Lynch in the role of Gemma’s mother, Davina, a move that sparked plenty of debate among the “Stockport faithful.”
* Home Turf: The series is a sincere love letter to Stockport; it was filmed on location in the town and at Manchester’s Space Studios, using local landmarks to ground the chaos in reality.
* Special Spuds: One of the most-quoted scenes from Season 1 involves Malcolm’s total confusion over jacket potatoes, which he earnestly describes as “special potatoes covered in like… leather.”
* Creative Power: Both lead actors, Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey, serve as Executive Producers on the show, ensuring the series maintains its 100% authentic, actor-led vibe.
* New Generation: Season 2 introduced Gemma’s daughter, Sadie, and focused heavily on the plot to get Malcolm back into a proper flat and away from his squalid bedsit.
THE VIBE
Like a Sunday roast where the gravy is lumpy, the heating is broken, but the company is actually quite good. It smells of damp Stockport air, cheap garage snacks, and the terrifying scent of a new baby’s nappy.

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