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Small Prophets

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• 2026

• Sitcom
• Comedy

Summary

A man whose girlfriend disappeared seven years previously is given a recipe for a potion that helps foretell the future. Comedy written and directed by Mackenzie Crook, starring Michael Palin, Pearce Quigley and Lauren Patel

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8.1/10

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Cast

rolenameMichael SleepPearce QuigleyCliveJon PointingBevSophie WillanKaceyLauren PatelGordonMackenzie CrookBrighamEd KearHilaryCharlotte MillsBrianMichael PalinElliotAdam WrightRoyPaul Kaye

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rolenameWriterMackenzie Crook

Seasons

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Season 1

News & features about Small Prophets

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  Small Prophets soundtrack: Who wrote the theme song?
  
  The sounds that fuel the new sci-fi oddity.

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  BBC finally confirms future of Small Prophets as hit first run heads to Apple TV
  
  Mackenzie Crook has said that he is "thrilled to have the opportunity to tell the second half of this strange story".

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  Small Prophets cast: Full list of actors and characters in BBC comedy
  
  Pearce Quigley and Sir Michael Palin lead the cast of this acclaimed new series.

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  Has Small Prophets been renewed for season 2? Latest news
  
  Is Michael Sleep really heading to Canada? And will he finally come face to afce with Clea?

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  BBC confirms Small Prophets has achieved major TV milestone for 2026 so far
  
  It's looking good for season 2...

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  Small Prophets and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms have one lovely thing in common
  
  The best friendships are the ones you least expect.

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  Small Prophets' Pearce Quigley on Mackenzie Crook comedy: 'It's the perfect TV show'
  
  Mackenzie Crook reunites with his Detectorists co-star Pearce Quigley for a suburban-set comedy about magical spirits with the power to predict the future.

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  The Office icon's new comedy series Small Prophets finally confirms release date with exclusive first look trailer
  
  Get ready for Mackenzie Crook's first series since the end of Detectorists.

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  Small Prophets' future revealed by Mackenzie Crook after acclaimed first run
  
  It seems that an extended - and final - second season could be on the way.

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  I'm Mackenzie Crook, and this is the 16th-century inspiration for my new comedy Small Prophets
  
  Supernatural homunculi grown in jars… Crook reveals the recipe behind his quirky new comedy.

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  The Office icon's new comedy series finally gets BBC release window confirmed
  
  Small Prophets will air on BBC Two and iPlayer.

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  Michael Palin talks ageing, Monty Python and new series Small Prophets
  
  Michael Palin couldn’t resist Small Prophets

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  Michael Palin talks returning to acting in new comedy from The Office legend – and how he approaches old age
  
  Sir Michael Palin couldn’t resist Small Prophets.

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  Mackenzie Crook makes long-awaited TV return alongside screen legend in first look at new BBC series

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  Bookish 2026 Christmas special The Crown of Destiny unveils first-look trailer
  
  Paul Kaye, Michael Smiley and Shobna Gulati are set to guest star in the two-part special.

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  Mackenzie Crook reunites with Detectorists co-star for new BBC comedy – featuring Monty Python legend
  
  The series has been dubbed "British comedy at its finest".

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  Gavin & Stacey and Rivals favourites star in major update on Here We Go season 4
  
  Get ready for more misadventures with the Jessop family.

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  Ann Droid season 2 confirmed by BBC after huge acclaim for first run – and BBC bosses want Christmas special
  
  Linda and Sue will be back for more misadventures.

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  Tom McKinney: "There's a real surge of interest in what's on your doorstep”
  
  The Radio 3 presenter is a "sucker for a quiz" – when he's allowed to watch them!

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  Big Boys creator Jack Rooke: "I’m bored of mental health shows"
  
  Jack Rooke has had great success as the Bafta-winning writer of Big Boys – but "I'd rather be at the Edinburgh Fringe, performing in a tiny hovel"

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  Amandaland star Philippa Dunne teases what lies in store for Anne in season 2
  
  Amandaland received four nominations at this year's BAFTAs.

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  The Six Nations kicks off in this week's Radio Times
  
  Your complete Six Nations guide. We ask the team captains, top pundits and podcasters what it truly takes to be one of rugby union's elite.

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  Brassic and The Inbetweeners favourites confirmed for Netflix's "thrilling" new Harlan Coben show
  
  The next TV series addition to the Harlan Coben universe has been confirmed!

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  Adolescence and Strike favourites join Helena Bonham Carter in first look at BBC's new period drama with "humour and love"
  
  California Avenue comes from writer and director Hugo Blick.

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