Taskmaster favourites Munya Chawawa and Judi Love have been cast in a brand new comedy from Channel 4.
The six-part series Schooled focuses on Kayleigh Clarke (Cheaters’ Shiloh Coke), a woman with no teaching experience – and even less patience – who is appointed as Head of Year 10.
The official synopsis states: “Schooled is a comedic love letter to the teachers and school support staff, following Kayleigh as she faces off with everything from Ofsted inspections and AI-generated scandals to riotous Parent’s Evenings.
“Despite the lack of resources, overworked staff and relentless students, Kayleigh is determined to turn her lack of credentials into a strength as she forms unexpected bonds and discovers that sometimes empathy (and maybe a bit of bribery) is the best tool for survival.”
Chawawa plays the character ‘T’, while Love has been cast as Anita.
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Also starring in Schooled are The Baby’s Michelle De Swarte as Naomi, Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran as Lara, Gentleman Jack’s Alex Bhat as Mr Waites, and Ready Player One’s Elliot Barnes-Worrell as Micah.
Filming for the show, which is based on creator Delia-René Donaldson’s own real-life experiences, is currently underway.
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“We’re thrilled to be working with such a wildly funny and immensely talented cast,” said Afolabi Kuti, Executive Producer at Broedmachine.
“The magic they’ve created together is a pure joy to watch. It’s all testament to Delia’s brilliant writing and the extraordinary team effort that went into casting.”
Schooled does not currently have a release date, but will be coming to Channel 4.
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