'Great Night Out' axed by ITV, confirms Lee Boardman

ITV has axed the sitcom Great Night Out after one series, according to star Lee Boardman.



The actor - who played Paddy Hodgkinson in the comedy - tweeted that the show had not been recommissioned for a second run.

Dear all,Great Night Out won't be returning to your screens. It has not recommission. Thank you all for watching. X#greatnightout
— lee boardman (@leeboardman) April 30, 2013

Great Night Out aired six episodes in January and February this year. It scored decent ratings throughout its run, averaging over 3 million viewers per episode on Friday nights.

Based in Stockport, the show followed four former school friends, played by Boardman, William Ash, Craig Parkinson and Stephen Walters. Ricky Tomlinson and Rebekah Staton were among the supporting cast.