BBC Comedy and BBC Cymru Wales order a second serving of animated series The Golden Cobra

The Golden Cobra is an adult animated comedy set around Ebbw Vale’s worst takeaway. Basil the short-tempered owner lives at the takeaway with his level-headed wife Samita and Mona, their frustrated teenage daughter. Other regular visitors include their adult son, Jub, who isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer, and delivery driver Nick who is fresh out of prison and trying to make amends with his estranged wife, Claire, and son, Rhys.

We return to The Golden Cobra as owner Basil grapples with the new found success of the business. A face from Nick’s past makes an unwelcome return, Jub makes some big life changes, Samita takes the law into her hands, and there’s an adventure on the high seas.

Director Adam Llewellyn says: “We’re really excited to be working on the next chapter of The Golden Cobra and to explore more of the animated world Ebbw Vale from series one with more cutting-edge animation than ever; expect to see the character's legs actually move!”

Dan Thomas and Sarah Breese at Beastly Media say: “We’ve had an amazing response from fans of the show, especially from the people of Ebbw Vale and we’re so proud to be able to showcase the talent the region has to offer."

Nick Andrews, Head of Commissioning BBC Cymru Wales, says: “The Golden Cobra is back by popular demand and we’re delighted to recommission it. Adam Llewellyn is a comedy genius who deserves all the plaudits he’s getting for one of the most original comedy animations in existence. Comedy in Wales is in really good shape with all of our comedy slate now co-commissioned with BBC Comedy.”

The show is set in and around Ebbw Vale, and is produced entirely in Wales.

The Golden Cobra (12 x 10’) is a Beastly Media production for BBC Three, BBC Cymru Wales and iPlayer. It was commissioned by Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy and Nick Andrews, Head of Commissioning at BBC Cymru Wales. The director is Adam Llewellyn, the writers are Adam Llewellyn, James Prygodzicz and Thomas Rees, with additional material from Steve Ballinger, Adam Khan and Tirion Meredith. The producers are Sarah Breese and Dan Thomas. The commissioning editor for BBC Cymru Wales is Paul Forde, and the commissioning editors for the BBC are Ben Caudell and Navi Lamba. The Golden Cobra's second series will be made with support from Creative Wales.

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