Spy returns to Sky

Following critical acclaim and an award-winning performance from Darren Boyd, the second series of Spy returns to Sky 1 later this month.Part of Sky 1 HD’s Comedy Fridays, the first series received rave reviews and attracted acclaim from both critics and the public for Simeon Goulden’s scripts. Paired with a BAFTA and British Comedy award-winning performance from Darren Boyd Spy became a instant hit for the satellite company.

“The pitch perfect cast return with Rebekah Staton, Robert Lindsay and young star Jude Wright playing Boyd’s quick-witted son, all reprising their roles.

“Spy follows hapless single father Tim (Boyd), whose one aim in life is to get his precocious son Marcus (Wright) to like him. The first series saw Tim accidentally recruited into MI5, and followed his attempts to balance his secret life as a trainee agent with his chaotic domestic life. Under the watchful eye of The Examiner (Lindsay), Tim surprised himself by successfully qualifying as a fully-fledged secret agent, although without winning the heart of his colleague Caitlin (Staton).” Sky 1 state in a press release.

The first series ended with Tim’s no-hoper friend Chris managing to win Tim’s custody case to keep Marcus with him, despite the protestations of his ex-wife Judith and her over-eager new boyfriend Philip.
The new series will follow Tim as a newly qualified agent as he continues to keep his secret from those closest to him and attempts to win the love of his son.

Lucy Lumsden, Head of Comedy for Sky, commented: “I am delighted by the response to Spy. Finding smart yet accessible pre-watershed comedy for adults and kids to watch together is a vital part of our story on Sky 1 HD. We couldn’t have asked for a better start and are excited by the plans for the next series.”

Spy, Sky 1 from 19th October at 8pm.