With Freema Agyeman and Lily Allen

Freema Agyeman and Lily Allen  have begun filming the new Sky comedy Dreamland in Margate.

The show is based on four sisters living in the Kent resort and is described as ‘a dark comedic exploration of multi-generational female relationships’.

Gabby Best and Aimee-Ffion Edward play the other siblings, with Frances Barber as their mum and Sheila Reid as their nan. Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe plays the husband of Agyeman’s character, while Samantha Bond makes a guest appearance.

The six-part series – which will air next year – is based on Sky’s 2018 Bafta-winning short of the same name, which was written by Sharon Horgan. it was shot in under two days and starred Morgana Robinson and Sheridan Smith alongside Best, Edwards and Barber.

Horgan’s production company Merman is making the series, but with a new writing team comprising Emma Jane Unsworth, Gabby Best, Sharma Walfall and Sarah Kendall.

Made by: Merman, with Sky Studios
Producer: Jane Bell
Showrunner and associate producer: Emma Jane Unsworth
Writers: Emma Jane Unsworth, Gabby Best, Sharma Walfall and Sarah Kendal
Director: Ellie Heydon
Commissioned by: Jon Mountague, director of comedy, Sky Studios and Alex Moody, commissioning editor, Sky Studios
Executive producers: Clelia Mountford, Sharon Horgan, Alex Moody

Published: 15 Jul 2022