Changing Ends: Alan Carr’s 80s Coming-of-Age Comedy Returns for a Third Series — ATV Today
The BAFTA-nominated series Changing Ends is back for its third season on ITVX, ITV1, and STV, offering more warmth, wit, and nostalgia from Northampton. Since its debut, it has garnered over 14 million streams on ITVX and won an RTS Award this year, reflecting its popularity and emotional impact.
Plot Overview
Set in the summer of 1989, the series follows young Alan, portrayed by Oliver Savell, as he navigates adolescence. Hormones are raging, his identity is shifting, and a new crush, Jake, adds emotional intensity. Meanwhile, Alan’s father, Graham (Shaun Dooley), faces challenges managing Northampton Town, which is struggling in Division Three.
Balancing Heart and Humor
The show delicately intertwines the personal struggles of teenage love and self-discovery with the pressures on Graham’s football team, captured through Carr’s characteristic humor and tenderness.
"Alan’s love life involves the pains of sleepovers, swimming lessons, and awkward nights out, as he contemplates whether to quietly harbor his feelings or reveal them boldly."
Author's Summary
Alan Carr’s Changing Ends combines nostalgic 80s humor with heartfelt coming-of-age stories, capturing both teenage struggles and football pressures with warmth and genuine charm.