Henpocalypse! Comedy Series Headed to BBC Two

Henpocalypse!, a brand-new comedy series produced by Various Artists Limited (I May Destroy You, Sally4Ever, Dead Pixels) has been commissioned for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

Written by Caroline Moran (Hullraisers, Raised by Wolves), the 6×30-minute series tells the story of a hen weekend that goes horribly wrong through the eyes of five women. When bridezilla Zara’s hen-do is interrupted by the end of the world, she and her fellow working-class mates wait out the breakdown of human civilization in an isolated holiday cottage in Wales.

When they emerge from quarantine, they’ll find a harsh new post-apocalyptic world in which the male population has almost entirely wiped out. Britain is now a hellscape in which only the very fittest will survive.

Filming begins on Henpocalypse! in early 2023, with casting set to be announced in due course.

Moran said: “I can’t bloody believe I am getting to make a sitcom for BBC Two! That’s pretty much all I’ve ever wanted in life. The nation is now officially invited to our never-ending post-apocalyptic hen do. I guarantee high drama, tons of jokes, massive surprises and lots of penis-themed pound shop tat!”

Tanya Qureshi, head of comedy at the BBC, said: “What could be more hilariously nightmarish than a hen do that never ends?! Caroline has created a very funny show with an incredible collection of women at the heart of it. We’re incredibly excited to bring Henpocalypse! to BBC Two and BBC iPlayer viewers later next year.”

Phil Clarke, Various Artists Limited’s joint managing director, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Caroline Moran on her new BBC Two series. She is the most original and joyous writer. The apocalypse has never been funnier.”