There’s more comedy drama in store as our favourite gang of unlikely pals reunite for a third run…
Seven lawbreakers from very different walks of life are reunited as this comedy drama returns for its third outing. Written by and starring Stephen Merchant – with a cast including Eleanor Tomlinson, Darren Boyd, Rhianne Barreto, Gamba Cole, Clare Perkins and Jessica Gunning (Hollywood superstar Christopher Walken is also set to reappear) – the first and second instalments of the Bristol-based caper are available for catch-up via BBC iPlayer.
Whether you’re yet to experience the joy of The Outlaws – or hanging out for its hotly anticipated reappearance – Stephen Merchant and Eleanor Tomlinson are here with a handy recap, and a tease of what the new run has in store…
Hello, both! For those not yet au fait with
how would you sum up the show? Stephen In the first two series we met a group of offenders who had committed various crimes, and who were doing community service to pay back for their crimes. During that, they became embroiled in a larger crime that was going on behind the scenes. There are laughs, there are thrills, there’s tension, there are interpersonal relationships, and this third series picks up their adventures from there. Eleanor It’s an unlikely bunch coming together
– it’s very funny and also very heart-warming!
What about your characters, Lady Gabriella PenroseHowe and Greg Dillard? Eleanor Lady Gabby is all about fabulous fashion – personality-wise, she’s highly strung and overemotional. And she’s very quick to fall in love… Stephen Greg is socially awkward, and quite a lonely soul. He’s a lawyer who’s not particularly good at his job,
“We finally see lawyer Greg in court, standing up in front of a judge and trying to do what lawyers do…”
“Series-three Myrna would advise series-one Myrna to open her heart; that it’s okay to be vulnerable. And not to judge a book by its cover!”
“Ben’s heart and head are in two different places. He’s really got to figure out what’s best for his future.”
“Community payback officer Diane’s loyalties will be tested. She’s also training up a new character, Stan [Harry Trevaldwyn]…”
“So much of Rani’s life has been other people telling her what she wants. Now she’s making choices for herself.”
“John’s challenge is staying on the rails and walking the right path. He’s trying to stay true to his new-found efforts with regards to inner peace!”