BBC Three comedy Starstruck set to return for second series

The BBC has made this announcement in line with HBO Max’s series one premiere of Starstruck on 10 June, and shortly after it debuted on BBC Three in the UK where it became the channel’s best performing new comedy of the year with over three million requests on BBC iPlayer to date.

Co-written by Rose Matafeo, Alice Snedden, and Nic Sampson, and produced by Avalon, the second 6 x 30 series is set to continue the story of Jessie (Rose Matafeo), a millennial living in East London juggling two dead end jobs and navigating the complications of becoming romantically involved with famous film star Tom (Nikesh Patel; Four Weddings And A Funeral, Indian Summers), and follow the couple as they realise they can’t keep away from each other. Minnie Driver (Modern Love, Good Will Hunting) is set to reprise her role as Tom’s agent Cath, while Russell Tovey (Years and Years, Him & Her) joins the cast for the brand-new series.

Rose Matafeo, creator and writer of Starstruck says:

“Thrilled that Starstruck will be returning to the BBC Three for a second series, because I left my water bottle on set last year and I would love to get it back.”

You can read more in the BBC announcement, and catch series one now in iPlayer.