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Simon Carlyle. Credit: BBC
Simon Carlyle

Simon Carlyle

  • Scottish
  • Writer, script editor and actor

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Alan Carr sitcom Changing Ends returning for two more series

ITV has confirmed the recommission of sitcom Changing Ends. Based on stand-up Alan Carr's own childhood, two new series have been ordered.

British Comedy Guide, 6th November 2024

Changing Ends pays tribute to Alan Carr's late co-writer Simon Carlyle

The comedian has discussed the impact of the sudden, devastating loss.

David Craig, Radio Times, 13th July 2024

Changing Ends Series 2 is coming this summer

ITV has confirmed the second series of Changing Ends, the sitcom based on Alan Carr's childhood, will be available to stream this summer, and will also air on ITV1.

British Comedy Guide, 1st May 2024

Changing Ends review

Alan Carr's sitcom deserves to be a hit.

Isobel Lewis, i Newspaper, 16th April 2024

Changing Ends & Staged win I Talk Telly awards

Changing Ends has been voted Best New Comedy of 2023 by readers of television website I Talk Telly in its annual awards.

British Comedy Guide, 10th December 2023

Gregor Sharp on the return of Two Doors Down and the loss of his friend and creative partner Simon Carlyle

The death of Simon Carlyle, the co-writer and creator of pitch perfect Scottish sitcom Two Doors Down hangs over the new season. Producer and writer Gregor Sharp reflects on the loss of his friend and creative partner.

Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 18th November 2023

Alan Carr's sitcom Changing Ends to return for Series 2

ITV has confirmed that Changing Ends, the autobiographical comedy starring Alan Carr, is to return for a second series.

British Comedy Guide, 17th November 2023

Two Doors Down cast remember creator Simon Carlyle ahead of new BBC series

The TV writer's death was announced in August at the age of 48.

The Express and Star, 14th November 2023

Simon Carlyle obituary

Television writer best known for the BBC's sitcom Two Doors Down, based on neighbours in a Glasgow suburb.

Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 16th August 2023

Simon Carlyle obituary

The co-creator of several hit shows often drew on his own experiences of growing up gay in the west of Scotland.

The Times, 10th August 2023

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