Avoidance cast, plot and filming locations – all about the BBC comedy series starring Romesh Ranganathan
FANS of hit comedy show Avoidance will be happy to know that it is returning for a second series.
Romesh Ranganathan will be playing the main character of the hilarious programme once again.
Who is in the cast of Avoidance?
The cast of Avoidance is made up of some recognisable faces including comedian Romesh Ranganathan.
The actors from the first series are set to return for the new season.
Romesh Ranganathan
Romesh is best known for his comedy and acting career.
He plays the main character role of Jonathan in the hit series Avoidance.
The programme follows the ups and downs of Jonathan’s life.
This isn’t Romesh’s only TV work as he also regularly appears as a panellist on shows such as The Apprentice: You’re Fired!, Play to the Whistle, and The Museum of Curiosity.
Lisa McGrillis
Lisa McGrillis plays Courtney in Avoidance.
McGrillis has secured impressive roles throughout her acting career.
You may recognise her for playing the regular character DS Rachel Coles in Inspector George Gently.
Jessica Knappett
Jessica Knappett is someone you probably recognise due to her impressive acting back log.
She plays Claire in Avoidance.
Knappett played Lisa in The Inbetweeners Movie and appeared in the Alan Partridge Movie Alpha Papa.
Other Avoidance cast members include:
- Kieran Logendra
- Mandeep Dhillon
- Tommy Finnegan
- Tony Jayawardena
- Tianna Haffenden
What is Avoidance about?
Avoidance follows the character of Jonathan navigating life after splitting from his wife Claire.
In order to avoid awkward questions, Jonathan takes his son Spencer to hide out with his sister Danielle and her wife Courtney.
The synopsis reads: “Newly separated Jonathan has no home, no friends and no ambition.
“Can a slightly useless single dad find some much-needed backbone?”
Where was Avoidance filmed?
Avoidance was filmed in Bracknell.
Specific locations such as the bus station are visited multiple times throughout the show.
Speaking about filming the second series, Romesh said: “I’m delighted to be back on set with this amazing cast, so much so it almost makes up for the crushing agony of my recent spandex-filled wardrobe fitting…”
Romesh’s production company Ranga Bee makes the comedy for BBC One which he writes alongside Benjamin Green and Jessica Knappett.
Ranga Bee was founded several years ago by Ranganathan and Green after they met while working together on BBC Three series Asian Provocateur.
How to watch Avoidance?
You are able to watch the new series of Avoidance on BBC iPlayer.
All six episodes are now available to watch so you could even binge the whole series in one go.
However you can also watch it on TV on BBC One Friday April 5, 2024 at 9:30pm.
If you are yet to watch the first series then this is still on iPlayer to catch up on beforehand.