Daddy Issues

BBC Three / BBC iplayer

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Damien guest stars as the character Fergal in episode 3 of 'Daddy Issues.'

The BBC Three / BBC iplayer comedy drama about two funny, deeply flawed characters who just happen to be father and daughter premieres 15 August 2024 and comprises 6 episodes.

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Daddy Issues Synopsis

When hedonistic 24 year old Gemma discovers she’s pregnant after a random hook-up, she has no choice but to turn to her hapless father Malcolm for support. Recently divorced from Gemma’s mother (who made off with their joint savings to ‘Eat Pray Love’ her way around the world), Malcolm is unable to load a washing machine, boil an egg or microwave rice without it exploding. Up until now, he’s been living in squalor with fellow divorcee Derek but when Gemma’s own flatmate decides to move out, the combination of financial desperation and a desire to not be totally alone makes her resort to the unthinkable: she asks her dad to move in with her. Because what’s the worst that could happen…?

From dating disasters and failed romances through to toxic friendships and messy family dynamics, plus a dangerously sociopathic antenatal teacher, Daddy Issues is an affectionate heart-warming story between father and daughter and the reality of facing up to parenthood - at any stage of life.

Cast

Aimee Lou Wood - Gemma, 6 episodes

David Morrissey - Malcolm, 6 episodes 

Arian Nik - Xander, 6 episodes

Sharon Rooney - Catherine, 6 episodes

David Fynn - Derek, 5 episodes

Sarah Hadland - Rita, 4 episodes

Chris Kerry -  Winnie, 4 episodes 

Taj Atwal - Cherry, 4 episodes 

Susan Lynch - Davina, 2 episodes

Tom Stourton -  Ben, 2 episodes

Alexandra Mardell - Keeley, 1 episode

Matthew Durkan - Russell, 1 episode

Aisha Hemissi-Liu - Barista, 1 episode

Damien Molony - Fergal, 1 episode 

Cyril Nri - Stuart, 1 episode 

Humphrey Ker - Warren, 1 episode 

Cora Kirk - Tamika, 1 episode 

Lauren O'Rourke - Twinky, 1 episode 

David Reed - Craig, 1 episode 

Ravi Multani - Mourner, 1 episode 

Shobi Rae Mclean - Shy woman, 1 episode 

Dan Sheader - Nigel, 1 episode 

Writer

Danielle Ward

Directors

Damon Beesley

Catherine Morshead

Producer

Lynn Roberts

Exec Producers

Damon Beesley, Phil Gilbert, Danielle Ward

Production Company

Fudge Park

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Gemma (Aimee Lou Wood) receives questionable life advice from her incarcerated sister Catherine (Sharon Rooney) and her alcoholic boss Rita (Sarah Hadland). Fearing she’ll be raising the baby alone, Gemma enlists her friend Cherry (Taj Atwal) to help her find a suitable, ideally rich, father for her unborn child. Meanwhile, Malcolm (David Morrissey) thinks he’s found love online, but Gemma warns him about the dangers of catfishing—though Derek (David Fynn) encourages him to pursue the connection.

Episode Cast & Credits

Gemma - Aimee Lou Wood

Malcolm - David Morrissey

Cherry - Taj Atwal

Derek - David Fynn

Xander - Arian Nik

Catherine - Sharon Rooney

Rita - Sarah Hadland

Fergal - Damien Molony

Helen - Nina De Mitri

Winnie - Chris Kerry

Chelsea - Jessica Ransom

Clint - Jonny Wright

Writer

Danielle Ward

Producer

Lynn Roberts

Director

Damon Beesley