Filming has started on a new BBC comedy series, The Kennedys, which features a whole host of TVO-connected folk amongst its cast.

The six-part series is set in the 1970s and is based on the memoirs of actress, writer and TV presenter Emma Kennedy. Emma’s parents Brenda and Tony will be played by IT Crowd‘s Katherine Parkinson, and Dan Skinner. And Toast of London‘s Harry Peacock (Parkinson’s real life husband) will be playing the part of family friend Tim, a typical 1970’s alpha-male. Finally, the central character of 10-year old Emma will be played by Lucy Hutchinson, who has previously had a guest role in Inside No. 9. So just a few TVO links then!

The BBC has said of the show: “Delighted and enthused at the fact they are now on the cusp of being considered middle class, they [the Kennedy family] quickly embrace community spirit and organise activities for the whole neighbourhood to get involved in. In each episode, the Kennedys pursue every opportunity they can to climb the social ladder, from organising an Opportunity Knocks style talent show to hosting the estate’s first ever dinner party.”

The series is scheduled for broadcast later this year.