Smoggie Queens
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S1: 6 x 30mins, S2: 6 x 30mins - Total 12 x 30mins
Smoggie / smogi/.
1. A Smoggie is a nickname given to people from Middlesbrough as well as the local accent and dialect.
Queen / kwien.
1. the female rule of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by... right of birth.
2. a fierce bitch.
Set in the north east English town of Middlesbrough, Smoggie Queens is a packed out and out comedy centred around a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their town and their small pocket of the LGBTQ+ community. Written by Middlesbrough native Phil Dunning, Smoggie Queens tells the story of volatile Dickie (Dunning - Boat Story, Feel Good) along with drag queen Mam (Mark Benton - Waterloo Road, Shakespeare & Hathaway), self-styled hun Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell - Daddy Issues, Coronation Street), awkward Sal (Patsy Lowe - Vera) and newcomer Stewart (Elijah Young) as they navigate life, acceptance and their love for a place that feels neglected in its own little corner of the UK. It's an underdog story on two fronts, so expect a few scraps that may send your wig flying!
You gotta be tough as old boots round these parts to get by and it’s safe to say that ‘passion’ and ‘pride’ are two words that come to our chosen family very easily, as they plunge into mad ventures like Titanic Themed Drag Brunches, Fairy Godmother speed dating events, Murder Mysteries or headlining the main stage at Middlesbrough Pride. The supporting cast of the series features a plethora of talent, including RuPauls’ Drag Race royalty Michelle Visage, actors Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders) and Bill Fellows (Ted Lasso). Queer friendships groups are chosen families and just know, with this lot, you’re more than welcome to join them.
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1. A Smoggie is a nickname given to people from Middlesbrough as well as the local accent and dialect.
Queen / kwien.
1. the female rule of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by... right of birth.
2. a fierce bitch.
Set in the north east English town of Middlesbrough, Smoggie Queens is a packed out and out comedy centred around a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their town and their small pocket of the LGBTQ+ community. Written by Middlesbrough native Phil Dunning, Smoggie Queens tells the story of volatile Dickie (Dunning - Boat Story, Feel Good) along with drag queen Mam (Mark Benton - Waterloo Road, Shakespeare & Hathaway), self-styled hun Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell - Daddy Issues, Coronation Street), awkward Sal (Patsy Lowe - Vera) and newcomer Stewart (Elijah Young) as they navigate life, acceptance and their love for a place that feels neglected in its own little corner of the UK. It's an underdog story on two fronts, so expect a few scraps that may send your wig flying!
You gotta be tough as old boots round these parts to get by and it’s safe to say that ‘passion’ and ‘pride’ are two words that come to our chosen family very easily, as they plunge into mad ventures like Titanic Themed Drag Brunches, Fairy Godmother speed dating events, Murder Mysteries or headlining the main stage at Middlesbrough Pride. The supporting cast of the series features a plethora of talent, including RuPauls’ Drag Race royalty Michelle Visage, actors Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders) and Bill Fellows (Ted Lasso). Queer friendships groups are chosen families and just know, with this lot, you’re more than welcome to join them.
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Starring: Phil Dunning, Mark Benton, Alexandra Mardell, Patsy Lowe, Elijah Young
Guest starring: Michelle Visage, Charlotte Riley, Bill Fellows
Guest starring: Michelle Visage, Charlotte Riley, Bill Fellows
Writers: Phil Dunning
Produced By: Hat Trick Productions in association with North East Screen and OKRE
Director: Andrew Chaplin
Producer: Chris Jones
Executive Producer: Jimmy Mulville, Jessica Sharkey
Awards: RTS North East and The Borders 2025: Best Comedy, Newcomer; Phil Dunning.
BAFTA Craft Nominations: Emerging Talent Fiction; Phil Dunning, Best Writer Comedy; Phil Dunning.
Bafta Television with P&O Cruises Nomination: Comedy Male Performance; Phil Dunning.
BAFTA Craft Nominations: Emerging Talent Fiction; Phil Dunning, Best Writer Comedy; Phil Dunning.
Bafta Television with P&O Cruises Nomination: Comedy Male Performance; Phil Dunning.
Broadcaster: BBC | Year of Production: 2024 - 2025
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