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Revision as of 10:43, 30 January 2026
British television series
| Small Prophets | |
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Mackenzie Crook |
| Screenplay by | Mackenzie Crook |
| Directed by | Mackenzie Crook |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Gill Isles |
| Running time | 28–29 minutes |
| Production companies |
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| Network | BBC Two |
| Release | 9 February 2026 (2026-02-09) |
Small Prophets is an upcoming British comedy television series created, directed, and written by Mackenzie Crook.
Premise
Set in Manchester, a man whose girlfriend disappeared seven years previously is given a recipe for Homunculi, a potion that helps foretell the future.[1]
Cast and characters
Production
The sitcom is written and directed by Mackenzie Crook and produced by Gill Isles.[2] The six-part series also contains animation from Ainslie Henderson and Will Anderson.[3] It was announced as a commission by the BBC in May 2025.[4] The series is produced by Treasure Trove and Blue House. Crook is also an executive producer alongside Lisa Thomas, Christine Gernon, and Emma Strain.[5]
The cast is led by Pearce Quigley and also ncludes Crook, Sir Michael Palin, Lauren Patel, Sophie Willan and Jon Pointing. Filming began in the Manchester area in 2025.[6]
Release
The series begins on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on Monday 9 February, with new episodes airing each Monday night thereafter.[7]
