Greg Davies to return for one-off special of The Cleaner
Comedian Greg Davies is set to star in a one-off special of The Cleaner.
Greg Davies is returning for a one-off special of The Cleaner.
The 58-year-old actor is poised to reprise the role of crime scene cleaner Paul ‘Wicky’ Wickstead in a brand-new, one-off special of The Cleaner In Italy, which will air over the Christmas period.
Greg Davies, the writer and star of The Cleaner, said: "I think Wicky has got to the stage in life where he only likes three things: his job, going to the pub and beer.
"To get the opportunity to force him to go to Italy on a hiking holiday is the perfect opportunity to test his breaking point. I can’t wait to show everyone how horribly wrong a holiday can go…"
Vivien Muller-Rommel, the show's executive producer, is also thrilled that The Cleaner is returning for a one-off special.
Vivien said: "We’re absolutely delighted to be back with Greg, our brilliant guest cast and our fantastic crew for this very special episode of The Cleaner. There’s a real excitement about this one, and everyone involved is determined to make it our funniest adventure yet. We can’t wait for audiences to see it."
Ben Caudell, commissioning editor for the BBC, has described Wicky as a "standout character in British comedy".
Ben also teased details of the Christmas special.
He said: "As filming begins on this new The Cleaner special, it’s a pleasure to see Greg Davies return to one of his most memorable creations.
"Wicky has become a standout character in British comedy, and Greg’s ability to place him in extraordinary situations is always a delight. This one-off episode brings together a terrific cast and an inventive new setting, and we’re very much looking forward to sharing it with viewers over the festive period."
In 2021, The Cleaner launched to 5.4 million viewers, making it the second biggest new BBC Comedy series of the year. In fact, all three series of the TV show were in the top five most-viewed scripted comedies in the UK across the market in 2021, 2023 and 2024.
