Michelle de Swarte stars as a former catwalk model in Spent
- Spent is a new six-part comedy series in which Michelle De Swarte plays a former catwalk model
- "The stark reality is that her career is over, she's flat broke and she's homeless"
- De Swarte says: "To have my first commission as a writer for the BBC seems like some sort of fever dream"
BBC Two has confirmed the commission of Spent, a six-part comedy series in which Michelle De Swarte plays a former catwalk model who is on the run.
As British Comedy Guide revealed last year, the project was previously titled High End Homeless during development.
The plot is described as follows: "Mia is a former catwalk model who is on the run, mainly from herself. Long term it's a story of personal renewal but for now, the stark reality is that her career is over, she's flat broke and she's homeless. This is a woman who despite her humble beginnings has become accustomed, possibly even addicted, to the finer things in life. Unfortunately, those lifestyle choices don't carry much currency when you're pushing 40 and permanently sofa surfing. She may have a high falutin' attitude and a world class skincare regime but Mia's now living on the breadline."
The six part series of 30 minute episodes has been written by the star. She says: "To have my first commission as a writer for the BBC seems like some sort of fever dream. The shows I watched growing up are like landmarks in my memory, so to be able to share a space with those shows in someone else's mind is more than I ever thought possible!"
Executive producer Jack Bayles from producers Various Artists Limited adds: "Michelle has a truly unique world view and has brilliantly captured the moment with Spent. This is a head on collision between the high life and real life. It's a glorious mess and we can't wait to share it."
The commission was announced by BBC comedy commissioner Jon Petrie at the BBC Comedy Festival in Cardiff, where the BBC called comedy "a public service and needed now more than ever". A total of 10 commissions were announced. Full list of new shows