Alan Carr’s Changing Ends Returns for Third Series
Alan Carr’s semi-autobiographical sitcom, Changing Ends, returns for a third series later this month on ITVX, ITV1, and STV. The show blends warmth, wit, and nostalgia, set against the backdrop of 1980s Northampton.
Series Success and Reception
Since its debut, the BAFTA-nominated series has garnered over 14 million streams on ITVX and won an RTS Award earlier this year. Its mix of bittersweet 80s awkwardness and heart has resonated widely across the UK.
Plot Overview of Series Three
Set in the summer of 1989, the third series follows young Alan, played by Oliver Savell, as he grows into a teenager facing the challenges of adolescence. With hormones running high and his sense of identity shifting, Alan finds himself infatuated with a new crush, Jake.
At the same time, Alan's father, Graham (Shaun Dooley), faces pressure managing Northampton Town, known as the Cobblers, as the team struggles in Division Three. The show balances these parallel struggles with Alan’s personal growth and Graham’s professional challenges.
Themes and Tone
- Adolescent turmoil including sleepovers, swimming lessons, and awkward outings
- Exploration of identity and emotional vulnerability
- Football drama reflecting family tension and community spirit
- Signature humour and affection characteristic of Alan Carr’s storytelling
“Since its debut, the BAFTA-nominated series has racked up over 14 million streams on ITVX and bagged an RTS Award earlier this year — proof that Carr’s bittersweet blend of 80s awkwardness and heart has struck a national chord.”
“Love-struck Alan faces the agonies of sleepovers, swimming lessons and awkward nights out, while wondering whether to keep his feelings quiet or shout them from the rooftops.”
Author’s summary: Alan Carr’s Changing Ends returns with a heartfelt and humorous look at teenage life and football pressures in 1989 Northampton, combining nostalgia with sharp wit and emotional depth.
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