Comedian Catherine Tate is to make a new comedy series called Hard Cell, set in a women's prison.
The six part series is in production now and will launch on Netflix in 2022.
The new series is written and directed by Tate, who plays multiple characters as a documentary crew follows the inmates and staff of HMP Woldsley capturing the penal system at its brutal humorous best.
Executive producer Kristian Smith said: “We cannot wait to show audiences on Netflix the inside of HMP Woldsley, our fictional prison occupied by the fantastic creations of Catherine Tate. This series is funny and touching all at once, revealing what life might be like in a British women's correctional facility.”
Catherine Tate said: “Exciting aint it? Exciiiiiiiiiiiting!!!”
Production company Leopard Pictures is a British scripted indie run by award winning Executive, Kristian Smith. Leopard have created critically acclaimed scripted television programmes alongside an ever-growing slate, which spans drama, comedy, film and family. Working with award winning writers, directors and actors, Leopard strives to tell popular stories for UK and International broadcasters and platforms.
