New season brings the Jessops to quirky destinations with more madness

The third series of Here We Go will continue to follow the Jessop family as they navigate new jobs, love, loss, and family gatherings. Created by and starring Tom Basden, the series features a cast including Jim Howick, Katherine Parkinson, Alison Steadman, Freya Parks, Jude Morgan-Collie, Tori Allen-Martin, Mica Ricketts, Ed Kear, and Jon Furlong.

The new series sees Mum Rachel starting her career as a therapist, Dad Paul as a police constable, Uncle Robin and wife Cherry expecting a baby, Amy figuring out life, Grandmother Sue moving back in, and Sam capturing family chaos on camera. The family also embarks on a holiday to Malta, facing unexpected challenges.

The third series of Here We Go features a guest cast including Jane Horrocks, Robert Glenister, Jamali Maddix, Susannah Fielding, Seb Cardinal, Ed Kear, Jon Furlong, Sunil Patel, Kevin ‘KG’ Garry, Kathryn Drysdale, and Stevie Martin. The show is a BBC Studios Comedy Production for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, with global sales handled by BBC Studios. The series was commissioned by Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy, and created by Tom Basden.

The series returns on Friday, July 25, at 9 pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with the full series available on BBC iPlayer from that date. The creator Tom Basden discusses the writing process for the new series, highlighting the familiarity with characters allowing for more ambitious and creative storylines.

The new series will feature episodes where the family visits Malta, introducing Rachel's dad, played by Robert Glenister. Paul's challenges as a new police constable, Rachel's therapy career, and the dynamics within the Jessop family are central to the new season. The show's relatability stems from portraying universal stages of family life amidst quirky and humorous situations.