BBC Radio Wales sitcom comes to an end

Gavin & Stacey isn’t the only BBC comedy coming to an end this Christmas.

BBC Radio Wales's police sitcom Bravo Two Charlies is to wind up with a 90-minute programming block on Boxing Day. 

The two-part finale will be divided by a special looking back at the show’s 24 episodes over the past five years, featuring writers Matt Leys and Martin Trenaman and  cast members Sion Pritchard, Laura Dalglish and Sarah Breese. The round-table show is hosted by stand-up Tudur Owen.

In a statement, Leys and Martin Trenaman said: ‘We’re so delighted that our daft comedy has been so popular that we have a group of experts, and a couple of writers, talking about it for half an hour on Boxing Day. We have had an absolute blast writing five series of Bravo Two Charlies. We would like to thank our amazing cast and all the listeners who made the show such a huge success. Over and out.’

In the final two episodes, the Bravo Charlie unit deals with a massive sinkhole, an out-of-control school bus, a bucket of wet sponges, some dogs called Luna, and a few ‘huge surprises’ for the regular characters and a whole heap of job insecurity.

Producer and director Steve Doherty of Giddy Goat Productions added: It’s been such fun bringing this only slightly exaggerated idea of life in North Wales to life over the years. 

‘Matt and Martin have created characters and situations not only funny but relatable and with real heart. We’re grateful to BBC Radio Wales for the support and faith in us they’ve demonstrated in that time.’

The Bravo Two Charlies farewell starts at 7.30pm on Boxing Day.

Published: 16 Dec 2024