Radio 4 orders comedy about end-of-the-world Preppers

Radio 4 is to launch a new sitcom about ‘preppers’ readying themselves for apocalypse.

The series, also called Prepper, has been written by Caroline and James Moran, siblings of the more famous Caitlin, and who both worked on the Channel 4 series Raised By Wolves.

Their scripts explore how two mismatched women - the hard as nails Sylvia and the neurotic and debt-ridden Rachel - live with the possibility of the end of days, and how they bond over their determination to survive. And fend off zombies. 

Told through podcasts from Sylvia’s garage, the show features 'apoco-tips', 'end of days drills' and interviews with preppers from around the world.

In a statement, the brother-and-sister team said: ‘We have always believed the end of the world would happen in our lifetime. This is why children should not be allowed to watch The Terminator. 

‘So, writing a comedy series about people who think the same way will be extremely therapeutic, as well as enormous fun. Plus, the prepping skills we're picking up may well get us through "The Big One".’

The sitcom is one of a number of comedies announced today by Radio 4’s commissioning editor for comedy, Sioned Wiliam, which are expected to air in 2018 or 2019.

Published: 17 Aug 2017