For Mitchell actor Charlie Wernham, Blessing was a standout of the Bad Education cast. So it was daunting but very exciting. Im so excited for audiences to experience the madness of Mr Carmichael, the new Class K! 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. If people want it then let's see. Shoppers say this new no-needle 'instant filler' is a game changer for lines and wrinkles, This 'curated ear design' brand is a go-to for fashion influencers - and we have a discount, 6 of our favourite bags from the luxe new accessories label to know, You will reply to , if you prefer, Danniella Westbrook plagued by health issues after multiple operations, EastEnders viewers in tears as emotional Phil Mitchell shows softer side to Ben following overdose. Jake O'Kane: Is the DUP really going to sink the Assembly and reject the Windsor Framework? BBC Three has announced that filming has begun for series four of Jack Whitehalls comedy Bad Education. A one-off 45-minute special episode will air on BBC Three marking the show's 10-year anniversary. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. It's just a case of if people enjoy it, if the BBC are happy with it and if people want it. It had to be. They were some dark scenes but we had as much fun as we could! 3 Dorset Rise Kate Winslet and Daniel Radcliffe among new Who Do You Think You Are? I was quite nervous. Hopefully being a lead in this will be a springboard to him doing a decade of violent Brit flicks about hooliganism. I always forget how much people enjoyed it and then the responsibility started coming back to me again. Charlie Wernham is his generations Danny Dyer but with less royal heritage. Bad Education: Season 1 Photos. Hes grown up, found a missus and has a kid on the way, but in some ways hes still a loveable big kid himself. Piers remarked 'I think it was a really funny and confident performance', with Simon adding his belief that Wernham's jokes were funny adding 'If your nan discovered you, then I'd like her to come work for me, where is your nan? After his BGT appearance, Charlie attended weekend classes at the Sylvia Young Theatre School. It's the old classic of throwing drinks over someone. Sitting down with HELLO!, Charlie revealed how the show's humour "had to change" to align with the evolution of comedy over the past decade - while also discussing how the new season came about and his hopes for series five. Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. It was very daunting, actually. In the Im afraid that, just like him, I had a problem with authority. He wrote: "I wanted to post this after the #Eastenders #NYE episodes and the weeks that followed but I didn't want to be Mr Spoiler Alert for all of you cool cats and kittens that hadnt caught up just yet but Im sure you have all seen these eps by now! ', before Wernham informed him that his nan had passed away a month prior to his audition. Strictly's Karen Hauer teases future judging role, Creed 3 star talks building intimacy with co-star, EastEnders reveals big twist in Eve and Suki story, Emmerdale star shares future of Paddy's dark story, Sims 4 Growing Together 28% off in pre-order deal, Shop Sky deals across TV, broadband and mobile, Finding My Own Rhythm: My Story by Motsi Mabuse, PS5 bundle with FIFA 23 and white DualSense controller with case, Shop EE's iPhone, Galaxy and more phone deals, Spider-Man: No Way Home (4K UHD) with MJ Funko Pop! Taking to his Instagram page, the actor wrote: "Early bird gets the. 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Charlie Wernham (opens in new tab) talks to Soaplife about taking a break from Hollyoaks to star in Bad Education the movie with the gang from the BBC3 comedy series (opens in new tab), Not quite. Aside from Bad Education, the actor Wernham has also appeared in another popular soap, Hollyoaks, where he played Robbie Roscoe from 2013-2016. Amanda remarked that the 'timing' in telling his jokes was 'incredible' with Simon describing Wernham as being sort of like 'Jim Davidson, but funny'. Broadcast dates for the anniversary special and spin-off series will be announced in due course. Bad Education (opens in new tab), the movie, is released today. ", Wernham said: "It feels amazing to be back on set and having so many talented new individuals alongside to work with. But he still has the psychopathic edge and capacity to do anything nutty. My one favourite moment is there's an episode where two teachers that work in the school, they are husband and wife, have an argument in the canteen. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 's ultimate 2023 TV special. Meanwhile, HR isstruggling to fire the former head Mr Fraser (Mathew Horne) whos still pestering the school kitchen with his questionable bants. And obviously, I was like, 'Yeah, of course.'. line-up. WebBad Education (2012) 29 of 35. When Charlie Wernham and Layton Williams first auditioned for the roles of Mitchell and Stephen in Bad Education, they were still in school. Over 10 years later, the actors have gone onto soap stardom and wowing on the West End respectively. This December, theyre returning to the show that made them famous. In the Semi-Finals, he made remarks about seeing Amy Winehouse, Robin Hood, and a French man named Philip Flop on the London Tube and Winehouse boarding at High Barnett, alongside his conversations with Hood & Flop. The new spin-off series will be executive produced by Whitehall and directed by Freddy Syborn, with a new team of writers. Charlie is seen with a buzz cut and glasses in the social media snap which is a completely different look compared to when he had slicked back his hair during his time playing his character Aaron Monroe on EastEnders. Charlie appeared playing Mitchell after the show launch in August 2012. Something went wrong, please try again later. The second series premiered on BBC iPlayer on 27 August 2013. Why did Mitchell leave Bad Education? Imagine these BBC legends setting foot in Walford! I'll miss Bad Education however Ill always be as rude and immature as Mitchell so I don't have to leave him behind! We absolutely enjoyed every minute of it. There are a lot of things that we said ten years ago or did ten years ago where it's not the right thing to do nowadays. Its great because, basically, you have to lose every adult trait you have and that is easy for me as I dont have many. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The comedy series, which launched on BBC Three in 2012, followed hapless young teacher Alfie Wickers, played by Jack Whitehall, as he navigated his way through life at Abbey Grove School. He was introduced to viewers as the son of newcomer Harvey Monroe, (played by Ross Boatman) and the older brother of Dana (Barbara Smith). Charlie Wernham is a comedian who reached the Semi-Finals of Series 2 of Britain's Got Talent. The new series is the first since 2014 and will see Stephen and Mitchell, the fabulous diva and lovable geezer, attempt to get a hold of their new careers and rebellious students under the vigilant eye of new headteacher Ms Hoburn (Vicki Pepperdine). Bad Education series four is available to stream on BBC iPlayer from 16 January. I have method acted my way through my whole school life as Mitchell.. I honestly think one day he will be an EGOTT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony, TV Choice Award winner). There was a problem. A lot has changed for Mitchell since we last checked in on him. Britains Got Talent (2008) School of Comedy (20092010) Bad Education (20122014) Hollyoaks (20132016) EastEnders (20212022) Type here, Please note, all comments are those of readers and do not represent the opinion of Hellomagazine.com A lot of the kids were used to it. 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. 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. He used the opportunity to announce to his followers that he left he'd quit the soap whilst thanking the show's cast and crew. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Bad Education star Charlie Wernham is returning to Abbey Grove after almost ten years - but this time as a teacher, with a fresh set of rowdy students making up the I'm so old and irrelevant I've decided it's best I take more of a producer role with Bad Education, but we've assembled a young, talented group of writers led by the brilliant Nathan Bryon who will be carrying the torch. Fans last saw Aaron when he was arrested on terrorism charges, and was later sent to prison in January. 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Bad Education. All rights reserved, What to Watch on TV: 9th January - 15th January, What's on TV this week: 12th - 16th December, Nathan Foad on Newark, Newark's hometown glory and Our Flag Means Death, Gold commissions new comedy Newark, Newark starring Morgana Robinson and Mathew Horne, The best travel shows to satisfy your wanderlust. He'll be back in the classroom at Abbey Grove. London http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSLFUsHAXTs. ", "I had a ball working with this wonderful mob and I cant thank everyone enough for their wonderful comments on the episodes or subject in hand. Then he added that they were looking at possibly doing a spin-off series off the back of the reunion, which would introduce a new Class K and say goodbye to Alfie and the old gang with Layton and I heading the series. By registering to HELLO! The new series is so exciting. Day three. So that's what the team of writers have done really well but they also didn't lose the pace. 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. Jack Whitehall will executive produce the series but he will not be starring after his character, the inept Alfie Wickers, quit his teaching post at the end of series three. Filmography [ edit] Adapted from Please focus on the topic, To comment you must be registered at hellomagazine.com. There's currently no official release date for the Bad Education anniversary special, but it's expected to air at some point this year. "Layton Williams is a superstar. 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.". ', He said, 'We want to do this special with the BBC and get the old gang back and get Alfie [Jack's character] back in there. Royal Television Society Why did Charlie Wernham leave Hollyoaks? Abbey Grove and the new class K couldn't be in safer hands," he concluded. Bad Ed has a lot of one-liners and bouncing off of each other and I think we've got that right. Has it actually been ten years? Your Bad Education character, Mitchell, was last seen in a youth detention centre. Your Bad Education character, Mitchell, was last seen in a youth detention centre. I was really excited at the prospect of it coming back and then we did a lot in the writers' room, with myself and Layton [Williams] part of the creative team. It's gonna be a bit carnage because it's a small show set. The show has been a massive and brilliant part of my life.. Were you as badly behaved as Mitchell at school? Related: Jack Whitehall's new movie given new release date. It was confirmed in June of this year that Charlie had filmed his last scenes a while back, Digital Spy reported at the time. It was scary because people loved it so much. But he still has the psychopathic edge and capacity to do Series four of Bad Education will air in early 2023 on BBC Three. During his stint on Hollyoaks, he bagged himself a role on Jack Whitehall 's Bad Education as Mitchell from 2012 to 2014. When Charlie Wernham and Layton Williams first auditioned for the roles of Mitchell and Stephen in Bad Education, they were still in school. After the anniversary episode, a new spin-off series retaining the original title will welcome a brand-new intake of unruly students to Abbey Grove as two stars from the original series former classmates Stephen and Mitchell find themselves on the other side of the desk as newly qualified teachers. It was a disaster at the time because it set us back by about an hour, but looking back it's hilarious. A few months later, we were given the green light and were in the writers' room creating it. Layton Williams andCharlie Wernham as Stephen and Mitchell. WebHe spent some time at Sylvia Young Theatre School in London who represented him from 2008. He left Hollyoaks in 2016 and has since starred in The Man in the Orange Shirt and The Filth and the Fury as well as Hooligan Escape and Bad Education: The Movie. Is he out now? Bad Education ran for three series between 2012 and 2014, before returning for a movie in 2015, but now the hit comedy is set to make one final comeback. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. WATCH: Charlie Wernham and Jack Whitehall star in the reunion special. 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. It made us feel really old because not one of them knew who we were. 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"Charlie Wernham is his generation's Danny Dyer but with less royal heritage. In March, the actor shared a picture with his on-screen family on the set of EastEnders. Things move quickly in society, and quite rightly so. I did get my GCSEs, though. So he's still making mistakes, he's still putting his foot in it, he's still running scams and saying the wrong thing. Larne leave it late to snatch Irish Cup win over Welders, St Louis', Ballymena hurlers step on to the All-Ireland stage. The comedy will see two former classmates, world class diva Stephen (Layton Williams) and soon-to-be-family man Mitchell (Charlie Wernham) take on roles on the other side of the desk as newly qualified teachers. ", Adding: "I just want to thank all of the wonderful Writers, Cast and Crew who worked on these eps. Check out HELLO! Over 10 years later, the We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. That was all fun and exciting but then on day one I was really nervous because I was like, 'Oh god, I'm doing it again'. All rights reserved. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. I started doing A Levels, but gave them up when I got a part in the Bad Education TV series. Aside from Bad Education, the actor Wernham has also appeared in another popular soap, Hollyoaks, where he played Robbie Roscoe from 2013-2016. Jack Whitehall's school sitcom Bad Education is to return. WebWernham returned to Bad Education for the 2022 reunion special and became co-lead of the show, alongside Layton Williams, for the fourth series. His own clothes got absolutely covered in spaghetti bolognese and Diet Coke and he just took it. Whats it like playing a 15-year-old boy when you are 20? He will star in a one-off 10th anniversary special before a full new series, following newly qualified EC4Y 8EN, Layton Williams and Charlie Wernham lead series four of Bad Education (credit: BBC), Royal Television Society 2023. A 45-minute one-off special episode, celebrating 10 years since the show first aired, will reunite Alfie with former students as they return to Abbey Grove for a joyfully chaotic careers day. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. The thing about Bad Ed is it had to develop, otherwise it just wasn't right. Bad Education star Charlie Wernham is returning to Abbey Grove after almost ten years - but this time as a teacher, with a fresh set of rowdy students making up the new Class K. Mitchell's student-to-teacher transformation isn't the only notable difference from the old series, however. You may have also seen Charlie appear in some roles on Some Girls, Mad world, Man in an Orange Shirt and Urban Myths. Britain's Got Talent Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. We just had to be a bit more clever with where the jokes were coming from and I think we achieved that. He's got a lot of responsibilities and his heart's in the right place, but Mitchell being Mitchell, he's tried to do a lot of growing up but hasn't quite achieved it. He culminated his performance by making remarks about seeing an England game with his father and two men leaving their tickets on their TV at home, a blind man throwing his guide dog around, and how he liked to write poetry.