Channel 4 prison drama Screw has been axed
After two series
Starring the likes of Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, Laura Checkley, Nina Sosanya and Ben Tavassoli, prison drama Screw was hugely popular when it first aired on Channel 4 back in 2022, but now we have some bad news for fans.
After two series by writer and creator Rob Williams, it has now been confirmed that Channel 4 bosses have made the decision to axe Screw, with actor Ben Tavassoli reacting to the news online.
Ben, who played the role of Louis Costa in the series, wrote on Instagram: 'Unfortunate news that this is where our journey ends for Screw. want to thank you guys so much for tuning in. All your kind words went a long way. love everyone who was part of the show, very lucky to have made dear friends for life'. (sic)
Fans were quick to express their disappointment at the news. One wrote: 'Loved this show! Gutted!', with another adding: 'That’s sad. I loved the show'.
Another wrote: 'Ahhh no, really thought there would have been another season , pity , but was brilliant 👏', with a fourth writing: 'What! Nooooo! Loved the show'. (sic) Another commented: 'Nooooooo! That was one of the best shows on tv 🥺🥺🥺'. (sic)
Premiering on Channel 4 in January 2022, Screw followed the highs and lows of life working inside a UK prison, and was inspired by creator Rob Williams' experience of working and volunteering in prisons in the UK.
Channel 4 described the show as 'life in prison as never before seen on British television'.
Following a successful first series, series two landed in August 2023, with many hoping it would return for a third series.
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Outnumbered
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Series one and two of Screw are available to watch now on Channel 4's streaming service.
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