Alan Carr’s Changing Ends Returns for Third Series
The Carr family returns with more growth challenges, football drama, and teenage crushes as Alan Carr’s semi-autobiographical sitcom moves into a new decade.
Series Overview
Alan Carr’s Changing Ends premieres its third series later this month on ITVX, ITV1, and STV, delivering warmth, humor, and nostalgia set in Northampton. Since its launch, this BAFTA-nominated show has amassed over 14 million streams on ITVX and won an RTS Award earlier this year.
Setting and Plot
The new episodes are set in the summer of 1989. Alan, portrayed by Oliver Savell, is now a teenager facing the complexities of adolescence. He struggles with intense emotions, a wavering sense of identity, and a new crush named Jake, which adds emotional tension.
Family and Football Drama
Alan’s father, Graham (Shaun Dooley), manages Northampton Town football club but is under growing pressure as the Cobblers slide down to Division Three. The series skillfully blends these on-field challenges with Alan’s personal journey using Carr’s signature humor and warmth.
Teenage Trials
- Love-struck Alan deals with sleepover anxieties, swimming lessons, and awkward social outings
- He debates whether to hide his feelings or express them openly
“Carr’s bittersweet blend of 80s awkwardness and heart has struck a national chord.”
Author’s summary: The third series of Changing Ends continues to capture the humor and emotional depth of teenage life in the late 1980s, mixing family football pressures with poignant coming-of-age moments.