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Summary
Comedy with Greg Davies, Helen Baxendale and Andy Samberg about a Midlands family whose lives are turned upside down when a free-thinking American hippie named Cuckoo moves into their home.
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rolenameLorna ThompsonHelen BaxendaleKen ThompsonGreg DaviesRachel ThompsonEsther SmithDylan ThompsonTyger Drew-HoneyNinaJuliet Cowan
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rolenameDirectorBen Gregor
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News & features about Cuckoo
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The Cuckoo ending explained: What happened to Sian?
The thriller is now available to watch on Netflix.
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The Cuckoo cast: Who stars in the Channel 5 drama?
Jill Halfpenny stars as mysterious lodger Sian in the new four-part drama.
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Is The Cuckoo based on a true story? Inspiration behind Channel 5 drama
The new Channel 5 drama is certainly eerie, but is it based on reality?
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Jill Halfpenny and Lee Ingleby's twisty thriller The Cuckoo lands on Netflix
The series premiered on Channel 5 earlier in 2024.
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The Cuckoo star on importance of empathy in finale: "It's quite lovely"
"We should have some empathy with Sian towards the end."
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Jill Halfpenny and Lee Ingleby star in foreboding teaser for The Cuckoo
Lodger Sian is seen worming her way into a family's lives in an exclusive clip from the Channel 5 drama.
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Jill Halfpenny says it was "fun" playing "ridiculous" The Cuckoo character
The Cuckoo is airing on Channel 5 this week.
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The Cuckoo's Jill Halfpenny and Lee Ingleby: 'People will shout at the TV'
The stars of the new Channel 5 drama tease the wild events to come.
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Meet the cast of Cuckoo season 4
The Greg Davies-led comedy returns to BBC3 - and there's still a Hollywood star in the mix
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Cuckoo's Helen Baxendale on her TV tastes: ‘Reality television is drivel – but First Dates gives me hope for humanity’
The star of Cold Feet, Friends and BBC3's Cuckoo talks TV, current affairs – and why First Dates gives her hope for humanity
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Cuckoo bags two more series on BBC3
Chief Ken and co have proved a “monster BBC3 hit” and there’s plenty more gas in the tank for a fourth and fifth outing
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Jill Halfpenny stars in first look trailer for "gripping" psychological thriller with Game of Thrones legend
The drama will be released on Paramount+ in the new year.
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MasterChef: The Professionals 2026 line-up - Meet the chefs
The first heat is up!
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Dexter: Resurrection season 2 casts Downton Abbey icon in regular role as serial killer
The new serial killer "taunts the police with phone calls threatening the murder of innocent citizens"...
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Meet the presenters leading BBC's 'Quiz Mondays' with Clive Myrie, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Amol Rajan
To celebrate the new series of Mastermind, Only Connect and University Challenge, we put presenters Clive Myrie, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Amol Rajan to the test.
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Twilight star Taylor Lautner as you've never seen him before in BBC3 comedy Cuckoo
The teen heartthrob - best known for playing werewolf Jacob Black in the Twilight films - replaces Andy Samberg in series two of the comedy
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Coronation Street and EastEnders legends' new thriller Number One Fan finally gets air date confirmed
Sally Lindsay and Jill Halfpenny lead the cast of Number One Fan.
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Why Britain is obsessed with quizzes, according to TV's biggest hosts
Welcome back, Quizzy Mondays! To celebrate the new series of Mastermind, Only Connect and University Challenge, we put presenters Clive Myrie, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Amol Rajan to the test – and, overleaf, have a go yourself!
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Coronation Street and EastEnders icons star in exclusive first look trailer for thriller set in world of daytime TV
Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay star in Number One Fan.
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Twilight star Taylor Lautner replaces Andy Samberg in BBC3's Cuckoo
The 22-year-old who found fame starring opposite Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will join Greg Davies and Helen Baxendale in series two
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Death in Paradise season 15 finale delayed due to schedule change – when will it be back?
We're going to have to wait a little longer for the season finale...
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Beyond Paradise season 4 confirms guest stars including EastEnders and Gavin & Stacey favourites in new first look
Welcome back to Shipton Abbott.
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Jill Halfpenny's "gripping" new psychological drama gets tense first look
Girl Taken will arrive on Paramount+ at the start of next year.
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James Bond icon confirmed for major role in Wednesday season 3 – debunking Lady Gaga theory
A familiar Tim Burton collaborator is joining the Netflix series.
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