The great North fun
Michelle Keegan and co hot-foot it back to our screens for the third series of comedy Brassic
Ever since series two of Sky comedy Brassic finished, fans have been wondering what Erin whispered to Vinnie as he was carted off by the police moments after he declared his feelings for her.
Not least actress Michelle Keegan, who plays Erin.
“All my mates have been saying, ‘What did you whisper?’,” the 34-year-old laughed. “And, to be honest, until we started this season, I didn’t know.”
But viewers can sleep easy, as they’ll finally find out the answer as we reunite with Erin, Vinnie (Joe Gilgun) and the gang.
“This series, we actually find out what Erin whispered,” Michelle said. “There’s also conflict between her and Vinnie to do with Tyler, and there’s still a love triangle going on between her, Dylan and Vinnie.”
As the new season opens, Vinnie’s just finished his stint inside and returns home, promising to lie low now he’s under the watchful eye of newly promoted Detective Carl Slater. Meanwhile, Erin’s taken over The Rat & Cutter strip club and is trying to turn it into a classy establishment.
But old habits die hard and it’s not long before Vinnie and his friends are creating more chaos in exchange for cash. Cut to plenty more of the crazy moments that the Northern comedy is famed for – including a hilarious sequence in episode one where a job involving a bull goes typically wrong.
Michelle said: “That was my first day on set for series three and there was actually a real bull. Erin’s always been the sensible character – the first ever Brassic we did was her at college trying to make a new life for herself – so for her to be involved in the antics this time was really good fun.”
And in episode six of eight, Erin’s up to “no good” as she and her friends Carol (Bronagh Gallagher) and Sugar (Joanna Higson) take centre stage for a big stunt and get caught up in criminal activity.
Michelle said: “I had to get into a car moving backwards, which I was a bit nervous about. But it was really fun.”
It’s memorable moments like this that ensure Brassic stands out for all the right reasons on Michelle’s impressive CV.
She added: “As soon as someone mentions Brassic, I feel my face light up.”
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Harriet sees a disturbing message on Charles’ phone.
Faith drinks to dull her pain.
Rodney tries his best to win Diane back.
Kevin fears Abi has turned to drugs.
Daniel reassures Summer.
Zeedan panics when a food critic shows up.
Jenny tries to get Leo interested in Daisy.
Rainie panics after Keegan and Bernie ask her to do a drugs test. Bobby gets an idea after seeing Martin’s card rejected at the Minute Mart. Honey stands up to Suki over her holiday.
Debbie fumes when Zeedan and Alya cater outside the bistro.
James suggests a PR move for the footie team that impresses Aggie. Kevin blackmails Tez. Jenny’s frustrated by Daisy’s lack of interest in Leo. Hashim offers Zeedan a deal. Kevin leaves Abi a heartfelt voicemail.
Asha starts fancying a girl.