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ITV Says It Has 'No Plans' for New Series of Popular Show as It Thanks Cast and Crew
The comedy series drew mixed reviews and criticism over its title, with ITV saying the second run made it harder to give the show another chance.
- ITV has cancelled the policing comedy Piglets after two series, confirming there are 'currently no plans for a third series' of the show starring Mark Heap and Sarah Parish.
- Despite mixed reactions to the debut series, ITV bosses initially backed a second outing; however, the follow-up 'didn't set the world alight — which made it even harder for ITV to give it another chance.'
- Created by Green Wing writer Victoria Pile and set in a police training college, Piglets drew controversy over its 'highly offensive' title based on police slang, prompting the Police Federation of England and Wales to call it 'insulting' and 'inflammatory.'
- ITV extended thanks to the cast and crew for their work while directing viewers to stream both series on ITVX, the broadcaster's streaming platform.
- Piglets' cancellation coincides with ITV's conclusion of its landmark 7 Up documentary this year after 62 years, with the final film 70 Up marking the last appearance of participants first filmed in 1964.
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PIGLETS: ITV COMEDY AXED AFTER TWO SERIES
ITV have reportedly axed policing comedy Piglets after two series.A source told The Sun newspaper: "There was great hope for Piglets when it was first released and even though the response to the debut series was mixed, bosses believed it deserved a follow-up. But unfortunately, the second series didn’t set the world alight - which made it even harder for ITV to give it another chance."In the second series, term continues at Norbourne, the charm…
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