The BBC says the decision to finish the programme comes as the channel makes room for a brand-new comedy series (Image: BBC Wales) 'My husband and I love the Tuckers!' whilst viewer Alyson Ryan said: 'Oh no!!! I loved the Tuckers. 'Typical of the BBC to get rid of something good!' agreed viewer Sue Roper. Glyn, Peggy and the rest of the Tuckers were so funny and that's what we need,' said fan Christine McSweeney. 'Big mistake once again BBC, it was a fabulous series. For the latest TV and showbiz news sign up to our newsletter here. ( I'm sure Glyn and Murphy are still arguing down that bog as I type)xx'Īfter we shared the disappointing news of the show's axing on our Facebook page, more than 100 fans and viewers shared their shock and upset. To everyone who followed the lives of Peggy, Billy,Bobby, Nats, Shaks, Lush, Clock, Dawn and Melvyn… THANK YOU. 'For all those asking about the next series of TUCKERS…Sadly, Its not been recommissioned. Show creator and star Steve Speirs issued a statement on social media following the announcement.

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Earlier on Thursday, May 4, the BBC confirmed the series was finishing to make way for a 'brand-new comedy series'.Ī statement from the network said: 'We'd like to thank the series' creator, writer and actor Steve Speirs for bringing the Tuckers to life as well as the incredible all-Welsh cast who brought the close-knit family of loveable rogues to our screens. The Tuckers was filmed in the Aber Valley above Caerphilly and starred Steve Speirs and Lynn Hunter as Glyn and Peggy Tucker respectively. The programme, which began in 2020 and ran for three series, followed the close-knit Tucker family through the trials and tribulations of everyday life running a catering business - and had viewers in hysterics every episode. Fans of beloved Welsh comedy series The Tuckers say the BBC has 'made a mistake' in axing the brilliant series.

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