Charlie Wernham plays Mitchell in Bad Education. From the second I stepped on set to the second I wrapped I don't ever remember not laughing. Kate Winslet and Daniel Radcliffe among new Who Do You Think You Are? "Hopefully being a lead in this will be a springboard to him doing a decade of violent Brit flicks about hooliganism.". For other inquiries, Contact Us. Former EastEnders star Charlie Wernham has shaved his hair off in preparation to reprise his role in Bad Education. He started his stand-up comedy act at the age of eight, winning his first talent show at eight. Now aged 31, Nikki has settled down and has a few children of her own. A first-look image shows the new leads and former Class K students Stephen (Layton Williams) and Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), who have returned to Abbey Grove as Drama and PE teachers to educate a new school of misfits. Were like siblings, so to see them all doing well Weruche [Opia, who played Cleo], killing it, posters all over Hollywood. [4] In 2021, he became a series regular in EastEnders as Aaron Monroe, reuniting him with Gillian Taylforth, who played his mother on Hollyoaks. Its not all fun and games though one day on series two I had to stare at a naked Jack Whitehall. There is always cold water available, and tea and coffee cost a quarter per cup! We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Abbey Grove is plunged into financial ruin when headmaster Mr Fraser gives the Nigerian minister of finance all their money with the promise of huge returns on the investment. When Bad Education started on BBC Three in 2012, it was tempting to dismiss it as just a career booster for Jack Whitehall: ticking off a sitcom would be another staging post in the standup comics charmed journey towards the comedy A-list. His constant abuse means I get to insult Jack Whitehall and the other cast members on a daily basis! Williams also said that it was the first time the cast has all been together since the film premiere, although they have kept up individually in "different spaces". IT'S been a whopping ten years since Bad Education first graced our screens and we were introduced to childish teacher Alfie Wickers. A one-off 45-minute special episode will air on BBC Three marking the show's 10-year anniversary. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Cowell compared him to a funny version of Jim Davidson. Jack Whitehall's new movie given new release date. The Vice President is Jeannie Mastine and the Treasurer/Secretary is Wendy Shields; the Social Convener is Mary Dament. The same is true of a lot of the jokes, which have familiar rhythms but just arent very strongly written: You know nothing about geography, Sir! But he still has the psychopathic edge and capacity to do anything nutty. Comments made by writers on the BBC TV blog are their own opinions and not necessarily those of the BBC. He judged alongside Rob Beckett, Melanie C, and Courtney Act. hen Bad Education started on BBC Three in 2012, it was tempting to dismiss it as just a career booster for Jack Whitehall: ticking off a sitcom would be another staging post in the standup comics charmed journey towards the comedy A-list. Read about our approach to external linking. When Charlie Wernham and Layton Williams first auditioned for the roles of Mitchell and Stephen in Bad Education, they were still in school. You will receive a verification email shortly. So they have to be given credit for the fact that this clumsy Jack Whitehall vehicle has returned without Whitehall in it and is slightly better. As well as the show boasting a fresh cast, Whitehall has relinquished scripting duties, leaving room for a phalanx of hungry young comedy writers to take their shot. "Layton Williams is a superstar. I can see him popping up in it although he is a bit more Made In Chelsea.. The new Bad Education isnt fazed by that, working its way through classic set-ups such as a mishearing that spirals out of control, an episode where nearly everyone gets locked in a room, and one where Ms Hoburn is nervous about an inspector arriving but then, due to an unlikely mix up, ends up brown-nosing the wrong person. However, the special won't just be a one-off - next year will see a brand new fourth season of the show airing, with Whitehall's character Alfie Wickers leaving and former students Stephen and Mitchell, played by Layton Williams and Charlie Wernham respectively, stepping into the lead roles as new teachers at Abbey Grove. Mmmmmm. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. If you dismissed Bad Education on those grounds and never watched it congratulations, you were absolutely right. [2] He appeared in the third series of Harry & Paul on BBC Two in late 2010. This pointless revival of the awful BBC comedy sends its one-time star behind the camera and is slightly better for it. [2] He also starred in the E4 show School of Comedy, playing several characters. W hen Bad Education started on BBC Three in 2012, it was tempting to dismiss it as just a career booster for Jack Whitehall: ticking off a sitcom would be However, it's not the last fans will see of Abbey Grove school as a new Bad Education spin-off series has also been announced. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. When Charlie Wernham and Layton Williams first auditioned for the roles of Mitchell and Stephen in Bad Education, they were still in school. Wernham returned to Bad Education for the 2022 reunion special and became co-lead of the show, alongside Layton Williams, for the fourth series. The new classmates include glamorous gossip Usma (Asha Hassan), wannabe roadman Inchez (Anthony J Abraham), himbo Harrison (Bobby Johnson), clueless slacktivist Jinx (Laura Marcus), eccentric Warren (Ali Hadji-Heshmati) and lively hustlerBlessing (Francesca Amewudah-Rivers). Commenting on the news, Whitehall said: "I'm so pumped for a 10-year anniversary special of Bad Education, the show that launched my career. Asked how it was reuniting with Whitehall for the special, Williams continued: "It was amazing because we'd actually been on set for a whole six, seven weeks before they came. Bobby Johnson as Harrison. EastEnders spoilers: Stacey Slater has a SHOCK accident! At the time of the series launch in August 2012 it broke BBC Three's record for the highest-rated first episode of a comedy, which was previously held by Horne & Corden, but is now held by Cuckoo. View our online Press Pack. Here, the resolutions usually kids and teachers uniting to foil Ms Hoburn at the last second are hastily bolted together and feel less like updates and more like bad copies. I have method acted my way through my whole school life as Mitchell.. We like to visit retirement and long-term care homes and other community events to dance for their entertainment and our well-being, as a Club and as a person! I remember specifically being a part of the process of creating that character in the writers' room. To introduce the new students of Class K, lets crack open the Abbey Grove yearbook and see which most likely to awards all the Bad Education series four cast have won. Most recently, the young actor was seen in 18 episodes of CBBC drama Theodosia and ITV show Tell Me Everything. ", Wernham said: "It feels amazing to be back on set and having so many talented new individuals alongside to work with. Williams's character Stephen is set to take the lead alongside Charlie Wernham's Mitchell in next year's new season of the school comedy. It's not long before the new dancer is feeling like an old pro! Bad Education (opens in new tab), the movie, is released today. He made it through to the live semi-finals. BAD Education fans will be over the moon to find out that the popular BBC series is returning for a one-off, 10-year anniversary special. The Swinging Swallows gather on Thursday evenings to start dancing at 7:00 pm. email us atinfo@getupanddance.caor give us a call with questions about modern square dancing, our Club and joining our group, Facebook: We ask that comments on the blog fall within the house rules. I most certainly heightened Mitchell and made him even more outrageous and disturbed as the series progressed and all the other actors found character traits that they could play on more and more. BBC Three. Is he out now? A brand-new intake of unruly students will be welcomed to Abbey Grove for the spin-off. More on Bad Education BBC Three: Read Mitchell's report card BBC TV blog: Bad Education: Giving Alfie our worst characteristics BBC Three: Bad Education: Meet the characters. The upcoming episode of Bad Education is set to reunite hapless teacher Alfie Wickers (played by Jack Whitehall) with his old students as they return to Abbey Grove for a chaotic careers day. COVID has affected our club activities as it has most everything else. Some things are not up and running yet as before (for example, the Square Time publication is only on-line at present). We require proof of at least three vaccinations and, though not mandatory, we encourage dancers to wear masks for the time being. It then dawned on us that this is actually our career and we get paid to throw hog roasts at people. A decade on, Charlie is not only returning for the special reunion episode, but is reprising his role as Mitchell for the new season of Bad Eduction, where he comes back as a teacher. He's acted in his fair share of soaps, picking up the role of Robbie Roscoe in Hollyoaks as well as Aaron Monroe in EastEnders. Related: Jack Whitehall set for A League of Their Own reunion in new Sky series. WebMichelle Gomez (born November 23, 1966) is a British actress she plays Isobel Pickwell in Bad Education. "Charlie Wernham is his generation's Danny Dyer but with less royal heritage. He continued: "The new series is so exciting. I'll miss Bad Education however Ill always be as rude and immature as Mitchell so I don't have to leave him behind! As a result, it too often comes across as juvenile but not in a fun way. "Abbey Grove and the new class K couldnt be in safer hands. EastEnders spoilers: Callum Highway makes a SHOCK discovery. It provides lots of information, including news from other clubs in the Eastern Ontario Square Dance area, and details about conventions, jamborees, and dances. Whitehall will, however, return for a final farewell in a one-off Christmas special in 2022, as Alfie leads a careers day at Abbey Grove among other familiar faces. One reader will win a pair of premium tickets to see Aspects of Love at the Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue and overnight stay in one twin or double room at the Clermont Hotel, London with a 3-course meal from the table dhote menu and breakfast. Its not as obviously empty-hearted as the old series, with the dance finale of an episode where Stephen tries to take his class to a drag brunch ending up being an unexpected burst of joy. I'll miss Bad Education however Ill always be as rude and immature as Mitchell so I don't have to leave him behind! She also appeared in the ITV thriller Our House in 2022, and has founded her own clothing brand Jesus Junkie Clothing. Here's all you need to know about the cast of Bad Education. Hopefully being a lead in this will be a springboard to him doing a decade of violent Brit flicks about hooliganism. We shot it in February and March this year around Cornwall and at some castles in Wales. Im so excited for audiences to experience the madness of Mr Carmichael, the new Class K! Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! In 2019, Kae played Ini in Malificent: Mistress of Evil and played lead role Min Farshaw in Amazon Prime's The Wheel of Time. Glamorous gossip Usma is the girl to go to if you want to know anything about anyone at Abbey Grove. You can unsubscribe at any time. Kae Alexander is entirely unrecognisable nowadays, and is a far way away from playing goody two-shoes Jing. In 2008, Wernham auditioned for the second series of the ITV talent show Britain's Got Talent in London, where he performed a variety of jokes. Wernham was born in Billericay, Essex. Now, a decade on, the Abbey Grove gang are coming back together for a special reunion episode. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. There is a publication called Square Time that dancers can subscribe to. Stars try out her famous phrase, It's fun playing a character in his own revenge film, Matt the elephant made it clear he's to be respected, Exploring an unlikely sort of World War II hero, Actress Jodie Comer on the mystery of Ivy, All Salma wants is to protect the people she loves, Mared's red coat needs its own Twitter account, BBC TV blog: Bad Education: Giving Alfie our worst characteristics, BBC Three: Bad Education: Meet the characters, The Driver: Acting again with my childhood friend. You can just let yourself go and the great thing is that Jack and his co-writer [Freddy Syborn (opens in new tab)] are happy for you to chuck things in ad-lib and that is where some of the comedy gold comes from., Childish insults that are probably not suitable for publication!, We get on well. Over 10 years later, In Inchezs mind, he is set to be the new rap god but in reality, he is more Songs of Praise than Skepta. You can watch the first-class newBad Education cast on Sundays at 10pm on BBC Three. Just about, more or less: people make references to Salt Bae and the different heat levels at Nandos, and say things like its giving , allow it! and, er, My change dot org has been shadowbanned., Get the best TV reviews, news and exclusive features in your inbox every Monday, Making a sitcom bang up to date will always be a recipe for potential cringeworthiness, because its an essentially old-fashioned format. line-up. The Advertizing and Publicity persons are Doug & Gloria Bateman. To then see the character actually come alive was really magical.. After the show, Wernham began attending the Sylvia Young Theatre School at weekends. Former EastEnders' actor Charlie Wernham has changed his appearance once again as he reprises his role as Mitchell Harper in the BBC Three sitcom Bad Education, only a few months after quitting the soap. Williams's character Stephen is set to take the lead alongside Charlie Wernham's Mitchell in next year's new season of the school comedy. The special episode ofBad Education will reunite useless teacher and big kid Alfie Wickers (Jack Whitehall) with his old students one last time as they return to Abbey Grove for a joyfully chaotic careers day. Please let us know if you have concerns, suggestions or questions. However the insults get more immature and near the mark as the shoot goes on (which is Bad Education all over to be honest). A decade on, Charlie is not only returning for the special reunion episode, but is reprising his role as Mitchell for the new season of Bad Eduction, where he comes If Blessing is like Mitchells protege, then Warren is Stephens favourite pupil. For Mitchell actor Charlie Wernham, Blessing was a standout of the Bad Education cast. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The second series premiered on BBC iPlayer on 27 August 2013. Mitchell can see a little bit of himself in her when shes running scams, making money, getting into trouble and being cheeky. Yes. Alfie Wickers (Jack Whitehall) attempts to control his class with Game of Thrones. 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He started performing in 2008 where he was best known for his roles in Ashes to The special marks a fond farewell to Jack Whitehalls character Alfie and will be written by co-executive producers Whitehall and Freddy Syborn. (For more information on how the dancing is different, visit theModern Squares?in the main menu.). The idea of a sitcom set in a chaotic secondary school didnt sound as if much thought had gone into it, and Whitehalls character rookie teacher and overgrown public schoolboy Alfie Wickers was bound to be another version of his cheeky-toff stage persona. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, It's been a decade since Bad Education was first aired, Layton has gone on to achieve huge things, Charlie is good pals with co-star Jack Whitehall nowadays, Weruche has gone on to big things since playing Cleo, Jin actress Kae looks entirely different nowadays, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). WebWernham returned to Bad Education for the 2022 reunion special and became co-lead of the show, alongside Layton Williams, for the fourth series. We'd filmed our season and then the last week everybody came back for the reunion, so we got to end with the family together, the old and new. Laura Marcus as Jinx. Wernham said: "It feels amazing to be back on set and having so many talented new individuals alongside to work with. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSLFUsHAXTs. Meanwhile, recently departed head Mr Fraser (Mathew Horne) and his questionable bants continues to hang around the school in various lowly roles as HR struggle to fire him.Speaking of the reunion, Jack Whitehallsaid:Im so pumped for a ten-year anniversary special of Bad Education, the show that launched my career. The script this series is laugh-out-loud funny, and I cant wait for audiences to return to Abbey Grove to laugh along with us.". For Mitchell actor Charlie Wernham, Blessing was a standout of the Bad Education cast. He went on to win three more contests. [3] He also played the main role Mitchell in the BBC 3 series Bad Education, written by comedian and actor Jack Whitehall, from 2012 to 2014 and also appeared in the 2015 spinoff film. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Now, however, you must prepare yourself to briefly consider it again because, in an era when any show or movie with any brand recognition at all is liable to be revived, Bad Education is back but Whitehall isnt. Since Mr. Wickers decided to leave the school in the reunion special, Abbey Grove has been missing a clueless posh person totally out of their depth. "It was bittersweet because I knew that maybe, I don't know whether the old cast and the new cast will ever be together again. Alfie was Jack Whitehall being Jack Whitehall, everyone else was a flat, lazy cartoon, the series was awful and the fact that it ran for three seasons and resulted in a honking spin-off movie was depressing when you thought about it although you probably didnt. BBC Three has announced that filming has begun for series four of Jack Whitehalls comedy Bad Education. For more information on how the dancing is different, visit our site... 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