October 4th 2024.
Looking forward
Charlie Cooper recently hinted at the return of the beloved BBC show This Country, which came to an end in March 2020. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the day when their favorite village dwellers, played by real-life siblings Daisy May Cooper and Charlie Cooper, would grace their screens once again. The mockumentary first made its mark in the comedy world back in 2017, introducing us to the lovable, yet hapless cousins Kerry and Kurtan Mucklowe and their humble life in the Cotswolds countryside. From their annoying antics with the local vicar to their hilarious inventions like "Nighthawkers" (a term for people who comment on your Facebook wall at midnight on your birthday), This Country quickly became one of the most quotable shows in recent history.
Earlier this year, Daisy teased the possibility of a Christmas special, but now it seems like a revival in the future is even more likely. During an appearance on The One Show, Charlie shared that although they are currently working on something else, a return to This Country is definitely on the cards. "It would be rude not to bring it back," he added. "I always wonder what Kerry and Kurtan would be up to now, and how they would have dealt with the pandemic."
Speaking of the pandemic, it seems like we're not the only ones who have been wondering about the Mucklowe's reactions to it. Charlie joked that it might just be the comedic relief we all need to see Kurtan freaking out over socially distanced walks and Kerry trying to navigate facemasks. While Daisy and Charlie have both been busy with their own projects, it's no secret that they both share a love for the supernatural. Daisy has just released her book, "Hexy Bitch", which delves into her personal experiences with the paranormal, while Charlie is currently appearing on "Myth Country", investigating the existence of aliens. However, he did admit that he's not as much of a believer as his sister and their mom.
Fans of the show will surely be buzzing at the thought of a comeback, especially after three successful seasons that garnered over 52 million views on BBC iPlayer. The series also featured their real-life dad, who played Kerry's distant father Martin Mucklowe. However, the show was not without its hardships, as their close friend and co-star Michael Sleggs passed away in 2019 due to heart failure. In a heartfelt tribute, Daisy and Charlie described him as "utterly unique, kind, caring, and funny".
In her memoir "Don't Laugh, It'll Only Encourage Her", Daisy also revealed that the show almost turned out very differently when their original script got taken over by someone else and turned into something unrecognizable. Kerry's character was changed to be more likable, and even worse, she was supposed to end up with Kurtan, who was renamed Dale. This was a far cry from their original vision of Kerry being a flawed yet lovable character with no romantic interest. Thankfully, they were able to reclaim their script and the rest is history.
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