There’s more comedy drama in store as our favourite gang of unlikely pals reunite for a third run…
THE OUTLAWS | BBC1 THURSDAY
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 The Outlaws, 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!
Don’t judge: Lady Gabby and inept lawyer Greg have formed a bond
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, or at life generally. He’s sort of the legal advisor for the gang and has formed a very sweet and funny friendship with Lady Gabby.
