The BBC has unveiled a first look at season three of the hit comedy drama, Boarders, as a host of new faces join the cast, including Line of Duty’s Patrick Baladi and Rivals star Rufus Jones.
The series, filmed in Bristol, follows five talented black teens who swap their inner-city education for an elite boarding school after being offered scholarships at the prestigious St. Gilbert’s. The story follows the group as they attempt to make the most out of the opportunity, despite their places only being offered part of a PR strategy to improve the reputation of the school, which is made up of mostly white and middle or upper-class students.
The drama, which has been hailed as “captivating” by viewers, has been praised for its satirical and sharp take on class and racism, as well as the brilliant performances from its young cast.
Keep reading to find out who has joined the cast for season three and what to expect from the plot.
What is Boarders season 3 about?
The series follows five black teenagers as they find themselves in an unfamiliar world after winning scholarships to an elite boarding school.
In season three, the group has reached their final term, and pressure is mounting as exams loom.
© BBC / Studio Lambert / Joss BarrattAs they set their sights on big futures and life beyond St Gilbert’s, a neighbouring school – which Abby now attends – provokes an intense rivalry that causes chaos and jeopardises their futures.
The synopsis continues: “With new enemies, love interests and broken friendships, our teens are forced to face a fresh batch of problems that threaten to trip them up at their final hurdle. What will it take for our scholarship kids to come out on top?”
Who stars in Boarders?
Aruna Jalloh stars as Femi, alongside Jodie Campbell as Leah, Josh Tedeku as Jaheim, Myles Kamwendo as Omar and Sekou Diaby as Toby
© BBC / Studio LambertOther returning cast members include Niky Wardley as Carol, Assa Kanouté as Abby, Tallulah Greive as Beatrix, Rosie Graham as Florence, Georgina Sadler as Mabel, Zheng Xi Yong as Xiang, Archie Fisher as Cheddar, Andrew Harmon-Gray as Graham, Ruxandra Porojnicu as Yelena, Maxim Ays as Felix, Kendra Brown as Devonyé, Al Foran as Stanley, William Andrews as Mackers and Yuriri Naka as Ms Kaneko.
Who has joined season 3?
Line of Duty’s Patrick Baladi plays Carol’s ex, Alfie Watlington-Geese, alongside Rivals star Rufus Jones as George Tramley, Cheddar’s MP father and comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri (Taskmaster) as Mrs El-Fassi, a rival headmistress.
© BBC / Studio LambertAlso joining the cast are Kenyah Sandy (Small Axe, Highway to the Moon) as Benjamin, Leah’s new love interest; Daisy Jacob (Tell Me Everything) as new girl Pixie, Louis Thresher (Coven Academy) as Omar’s new friend Jonny and Nagaieh Dad as Yusef, an “unpredictable agent of chaos who pulls Abby into his orbit.”
Boarders season three will arrive next month on BBC iPlayer.
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