Martin returns but has Parker's power faded?

Nostalgic Nineties-set sitcom The Power of Parker is back, reports ROGER CROW

- ROGER CROW

Summer - a time when new TV shows can have a hard time finding an audience with millions on holiday, or soaking up a few rays outside.

However, in late July 2023, another ray of light lit up the box and soon attracted a cult following.

The Power of Parker was a nostalgic comedy from Paul Coleman and Sian Gibson. The latter had been a jobbing actress for years in shows like Emmerdale and Peak Practice before one sitcom in 2015 made millions sit up and take notice.

Car Share, also co-created by Coleman, dropped on iPlayer, and instantly became one of the streaming channel's biggest hits.