New show for W from I'm A Celeb star

Inbetweeners and I’m A Celebrity star Emily Atack is to make a ‘comedic observational documentary’ about her life.

Emily Atack: Adulting will run over four hour-long episodes for entertainment channel W.

On thse how she aims to  ‘answer the big life questions looming over her and the pressure she feels as she approaches 30’ –  a similar theme to her current debut live tour.

She said: "It is an absolute joy to be asked to film this. Adulting will cover some topics that I, as a young woman, constantly think and worry about so I hope others find it relatable, and funny.I’m on a little exploration to find the answers to some common questions before I turn 30 - I’m excited.’

Broadcaster UKTV says the programme will ‘provide an authentic voice for the modern-day woman in a traditional society’ as it looks at parenthood, dating and body image

The series was commissioned from Firecracker Films by UKTV’s Helen Nightingale, who said: ‘It’s fair to say we all fell in love with Emily while watching her in the jungle. And I’m excited that she’s prepared to bare all and answer life’s biggest questions for us.  

‘A funny and relatable woman who is not afraid to show her vulnerability is exactly the kind of aspirational person we love on W.’

Firecracker previously made  Emma Willis: Delivering Babies and Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over for the channel.

Published: 8 Apr 2019