Top cast announced for BBC Two sitcom pilot The Other One
- BBC Two sitcom The Other One focuses on the story of two sisters who didn't know each other existed
- The show stars Ellie White and Lauren Socha, with Siobhan Finneran and Rebecca Front
- The comedy has been created by Holly Walsh, and the pilot will be screened as part of the New On Two strand
BBC Two has announced a new sitcom pilot about two sisters who didn't know each other existed.
The producers explain: "The Other One is a narrative comedy about a girl called Catherine Walcott. And another girl called Catherine Walcott. Sisters who had no idea the other existed until their father drops dead."
"Cathy has a fiancé, a Duke of Edinburgh Award and a pension. Cat has a pay-as-you-go phone. The only things they have in common are their names (a smart move if you've got a secret daughter). Both of them have always wanted a sister - just maybe, not each other."
The 30 minute comedy pilot, which has been filmed in Manchester, will star People Time's Ellie White as Cathy and Misfits actor Lauren Socha as Cat. Rebecca Front will be Cathy's Mum and Benidorm star Siobhan Finneran will play Cat's Mum. The comedy will also star Amit Shah.
The Other One has been created by Motherland co-writer Holly Walsh (pictured). She says: "I couldn't feel luckier to have Siobhan, Rebecca, Lauren, Ellie and Amit in our show. Despite filming nights in the pissing rain for most of the shoot, their exceptional talent, funniness and willingness to stand on a remote hillside in a kaftan, made this project an absolute joy."
Produced by the Tiger Aspect and Cave Bear companies, the shoot was overseen by Inside No. 9 director Dan Zeff and Bad Education producer Pippa Brown.
The Other One will be shown on BBC Two later this year as part of its New On Two season of pilots. A total of 12 pilots have been announced by the BBC across various channels. Full list