The popular series, which started in 2024, has been called ‘comedy gold’ by viewers
A BBC series hailed as “cracking” and “comedy gold” is reportedly set to return for a third run.
Mammoth, following a 1970s PE teacher given a fresh shot at life, launched in 2024 and proved an instant hit with viewers. According to The Sun, production on the third series is scheduled to commence in June.
Starring Mike Bubbins as Tony Mammoth and Car Share actor Sian Gibson as his daughter, the programme – which was produced and shot in Cardiff – followed the teacher when his body was found preserved in ice. He had previously been presumed dead in an avalanche during a school trip in 1979.
Following his revival, he has to navigate a world that has totally changed, reports the Mirror.
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A BBC synopsis previously explained: “In the Seventies he was a carefree Cardiff bachelor, teaching PE and generally living la vida loca. In 2024, he thought the world would still be his oyster, but Mammoth never really liked oysters, he was more of a pint and a packet of crisps sort of bloke. All he wanted was his old life back; the same job, the same clothes, the same car and the same soundtrack.”
Mammoth debuted in 2024, with its second series airing last year.
Audiences embraced the show, with one viewer posting on Imdb.com that it was “a cracking comedy” that “feels remarkably relevant”, stating: “It is inoffensive yet sharp, poking fun at 1970s attitudes whilst highlighting the absurdities of modern life.”
“There were many genuine laugh out loud moments and some wonderful hilarious situations created by the writers,” one person commented.
Another viewer observed: “Bubbins is wonderfully understated as the titular star and delivers the punch lines with little fanfare but lots of laughs. The supporting cast is brilliant, but this is very much Bubbins show and plays it to perfection.”
“Love it, a much needed slice of comedy gold and well done to the BBC for backing it,” remarked another viewer.
“The writing is so strong, when you sit down you just know you’re in for some happy, silly, uncomplicated good fun and it’s been great to watch the series develop.”
The BBC has been approached for comment.
Mammoth aired on the BBC.
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