I'm just, I can't, I mean... it's really happening!

GAAAAMMMEFAAAAAACE!

filming in the spring my love back later in the year xxx

— Roisin Conaty (@Roisinconaty) February 5, 2019

Great news too that it will air this year, quite a quick turnaround!
Brassic and GameFace might end up airing quite close together then (if the autumn Brassic air date mentioned today is correct)

Via Den Of Geek

The best returning British TV series in 2019 and beyond

 

The best returning drama bit is deffo about series 2, the synopsis seems to be a generic series 1 one, and the mentioned cast - ambiguous!

Is it weird that I was really pleased that the Den of Geek post got Damien's name right?!

 

Obviously I'm incredibly excited for Gameface 2! Love this show - laugh out loud funny

-- Edited by RPLovesIpswich on Wednesday 20th of February 2019 07:14:03 PM

Yes, my thought too - they know how to spell his name! Well, they've been fans of his since "Being Human", I think - I'm sure I read reviews yonks ago.
Fingers crossed, looks like Damien is back 😀

Totally off topic, but I really enjoyed listening to Roisin Conaty in BBC Radio 4 drama Get Carter: Nights at the Circus, novel by Angela Carter adapted by Lucy Catherine, last night! Also off topic, Roisin was meant to be on The Last Leg on Friday (non uk peeps this is a live comedy tv chat show), I was most gutted she was bumped for some politician

 

 I speculated before about Roisin including Brexit in 'GameFace', as it begins filming on 'Brexit 'Day' here in the uk.  So, I was thinking how hard it must be to incorporate political themes into TV series, as things are changing all the time and it may not be relevant or current when it airs. Not that it would be included in a big or literal way anyway because it is a comedy -  but loved the Trump 'flash forward' in series 1. I've listened to a few podcasts with Roisin who is totally savvy on current affairs and feminism, so it must be hard writing a sitcom knowing whether to allude / include any kind of agenda whatsoever (agenda is too strong a word. Not sure I am getting what I mean across very well.) I guess, for me, art, tv, whatever is hugely influential. Comedy is a format where you can raise awareness without getting heavy or preachy. I am curious about that and the writing process, if it is difficult to exclude or a relief.. GameFace 1 was so brilliantly written and steered clear of politics and any issues really.. apart from personal ones...which I actually liked. But I also liked that Trump flash forward. Anyway i am rambling so shall stop thinking out aloud as I have no conclusion, just curiosity. If ever the fans had a chance to do a q and a with Roisin I'd love to ask her about this! (If I can formulate what I mean in one sentence - lol! )

EllieForster wrote:

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I'm sure Roisin would manage thinks well, though - her Trump episode was hilarious.

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 I agree Ellie, it's a minefield bringing any agenda to a comedy drama really, especially one that has mass appeal like GameFace (international appeal at that), but Roisin's writing is so brilliant that it would be done with a light but meaningful touch!

Cannot wait to find out

   

 

I'm crossing everything too Ellie and RJ we need to get our Sherlock on and spot any clues about the return of Jon the driving instructor! WE NEED TO KNOW NOW!

After being pretty sure for a while of Damien's return, I've now begun to run scenarios where he might not be - the ending of series 1 always seemed like a sure thing for continuation of Joncella, but it could also be a kind of ending too? (noooo!). Plus the story picks up, what, 2 years later? ANYTHING could have happened! We know that Dustin DB is back in it - as long as Marcella is not back with Simon!!!

Also, just realised filming begun earlier than 'Brexit day' (which is a variable anyway! Postponed now I think!)