Katy (TV series)
Katy is a British television adaptation of Katy by Jacqueline Wilson. The Wilson novel is a modern retelling of What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge. It first aired on CBBC in March 2018.
| Katy | |
|---|---|
| Based on | |
| Written by | Tom Bidwell |
| Directed by | John McKay |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
Cast
- Chloe Lea as Katy
- Letty Butler as Izzie
- Simon Trinder as Dad
- Bea Glancy as Elsie
- Imogen Chadwick as Cecy
- Jasmine De Goede as Eva Jenkins
- Rachel Watson as Clover Carr
- Ruth Madeley as Helen
- Jack Carroll as Dexter
- Max True as Ryan
- Liz Hume Dawson as Nurse Jasmine
- Pauline Jefferson as Mrs. Burton
Plot synopsis
Katy Carr is a tomboyish girl in a blended family, who is having trouble getting along with her stepmother, Izzy. After a bad fall, she learns to adapt to being in a wheelchair, whilst trying to fit in at high school.
Production and reception
The series was commissioned by CBBC in June 2017.[1] Katy won two Children's BAFTAs: Best Young Performer for Chloe Lea and Best Writer for Tom Bidwell. Katy was also nominated for Best Drama Series[2]
Letty Butler won a Children's BAFTA for her role as Izzy.
References
- "BBC - BBC Children's announce raft of new commissions - Media Centre". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- "Children's Awards Winners 2018". www.bafta.org. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
External links
- Katy at BBC Online
- Katy at IMDb
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