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# Production starts on second series of camp comedy series ‘PATTERNS’, starring big names including former rugby hunk Ben Cohen
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/production-starts-on-second-series-of-camp-comedy-series-patterns-starring-big-names-including-former-rugby-hunk-ben-cohen/
- Published: 2024-08-28T11:00:24.000Z
- Updated: 2024-08-28T10:05:48.000Z
- Description: Patterns, a camp anthology comedy series, is to return for a second series, which is being shot across a number of London locations. Across eight episodes, a revolving cast of 75 actors will be involved, including notable guest stars such as Derek Jacobi, Annette Badland, Olivier-award winning music
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Television, Ben Cohen, patterns

***Patterns***, a camp anthology comedy series, is to return for a second series, which is being shot across a number of London locations.

Across eight episodes, a revolving cast of 75 actors will be involved, including notable guest stars such as **Derek Jacobi**, **Annette Badland**, Olivier-award winning musical performer **Maria Friedman**, **Ryan Sampson** and former rugby star **Ben Cohen**, playing himself, who was also in the first series.

Directed by **Rex Glensy** and written by **Asad Moghal**, *Patterns* is an eight-part camp comedy series with each episode telling its own distinct story all drawing from a different comedic style, such as pantomime, sitcom and slapstick. Originally devised and shot during the pandemic, series one discovered a loyal, enthusiastic online audience. Buoyed by that success, Rex and Asad now embark on a more ambitious second series with top acting talent from stage, film and TV.

Other cast members appearing over the series include **Kate Robins**, **Paul Blackthorne**, **Cecilia Noble**, **Sion Alun Davies**, **Juliana Joel** and **Bradley Riches**.

The stories take place in the same universe so that a minor character in one episode may reappear as the lead in another and vice-versa. The series touches on a range of topical issues including, LGBTQ+ matters, family problems, conspiracy theories, and reality television.

**Series one of *Patterns* aired on Dekkoo and Amazon Prime.**