Images of Mackenzie Crook's New Comedy Released
The six-part series blends magic and everyday life with a cast including Sir Michael Palin and Pearce Quigley, premiering on BBC Two and iPlayer in early 2026.
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Mackenzie Crook makes long-awaited TV return alongside screen legend in first look at new BBC series
A selection of first-look images has been released for Small Prophets, the new six-part BBC comedy written by, directed by and starring Mackenzie Crook.The Detectorists favourite can be seen in the images as Gordon, the manager of a DIY store, while we've also got our first looks at Pearce Quigley as Michael Sleep, the show's eccentric lead who also works at the store, Lauren Patel as work colleague Kacey, and comedy legend Sir Michael Palin as …
SMALL PROPHETS: FIRST LOOK IMAGES FROM NEW BBC COMEDY SERIES FROM MACKENZIE CROOK
A new comedy created, written and directed by BAFTA-winning Mackenzie Crook (Detectorists, Worzel Gummidge) and produced by BAFTA-winning Gill Isles (Car Share, Alma’s Not Normal), from Treasure Trove Productions and Blue House Productions.The six-part series is a comic tale of eccentric Michael Sleep (Pearce Quigley) who, since his darling Clea disappeared seven years ago, has lived a very ordinary life. He eats Shreddies, works in a DIY store,…
First Images From New Mackenzie Crook Project Small Prophets
New on-set photography is released today, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the much-anticipated BBC comedy Small Prophets created, written and directed by BAFTA-winning Mackenzie Crook (Detectorists). The series will launch on iPlayer and BBC Two in early 2026. Tags: Crook
First Look at Mackenzie Crook’s New Comedy Small Prophets
New photos have just been released for Small Prophets, the upcoming BBC comedy created, written and directed by Mackenzie Crook. Best known for Detectorists, Crook is back with a six-part series blending everyday life with oddball magic. The cast is stacked with familiar faces, including Sir Michael Palin, Pearce Quigley, Lauren Patel, Sophie Willan, Jon Pointing, Paul Kaye, and Crook himself. Pearce Quigley (Michael Sleep). Credit: Matt Squire …
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