Katherine Ryan documentary series to return
- Four hour-long episodes of At Home With Katherine Ryan will air on TV channel U&W in 2025
- They follow on from the success of Katherine Ryan: Parental Guidance, which aired in February
- Katherine Ryan says the episodes will show "more love, laughs and unconventional adventure"
TV channel U&W will broadcast a follow-up to Katherine Ryan: Parental Guidance, the fly-on-the-wall documentary series which aired in February. This second series will be titled At Home With Katherine Ryan to reflect the scope widening out beyond looking at parenting topics.
Talking about the four new hour-long episodes, the channel says: "Viewers will witness Katherine's unfiltered and honest approach to family life with husband Bobby Kootstra and children Violet, Fred and Fenna, as she continues to balance her desire to work with her guilt at spending time away. In Series 1, Katherine set out to explore the world of parenthood, and this time she'll continue discovering what it takes to be a parent to her three children while also examining her family life and marriage. About to set off on a nationwide tour, can Katherine successfully avoid spreading herself too thin?".
Katherine Ryan says: "My family and I are cautiously optimistic about picking up where we left off and inviting cameras back into our busy lives for more love, laughs and unconventional adventure as I embark upon a national stand-up tour with (and sometimes without!!!) three kids in tow."
The first series was one of U&W's biggest original commissions since the channel moved free-to-air, with 407,000 viewers for its first episode.
Commissioner Kirsty Hanson says: "I am thrilled we are being invited back to enjoy the company of Katherine's searingly funny, intelligent and bravely honest view on what it takes to juggle life as a modern mother, wife and hugely successful comedian. Her unfiltered honesty proved to be a big hit with our audiences. At Home With Katherine Ryan will once again give us what feels like very privileged access into her life and family."
Channel director Adam Collings comments: "I was so pleased to see U&W's audience embrace Katherine and the manner in which she discusses parenthood and family life. At Home With Katherine Ryan perfectly demonstrates our commitment to our talent and producing shows where they can remain their true selves even when the cameras are still rolling."
Ben Wicks from producers Expectation notes: "On stage, Katherine Ryan is known for having the sharpest comic mind working in Britain today. In Series 1 we saw that sharp comic mind being on fire 24/7, focused laser-like on the most important topic of all: the family, all whilst juggling three kids, a very demanding career, a relatively new marriage, and a TV crew being in her house at all hours. You could forgive her for not letting us back in, but we are overjoyed that she has, and given the plans for the new series, you will be too."
At Home With Katherine Ryan will air U&W in 2025.