Written by Jason Cook and featuring 'a boisterous ensemble of strong women'

Elaine Paige could star in a new comedy about retirement, written by comic  Jason Cook.

The writer behind Gold’s Murder, They Hope and BBC Two’s Hebburn said his scripts aim to ‘show that life really starts once you get that awful "work" stuff out of the way.’

The show has the working title of Take A Bow and is being developed by Paige’s production company Three Tailors of Tooley Street and  Cook’s Schnoobert Productions – but no broadcaster is yet attached.

Cook also told trade website Broadcast, which broke the news, that the show ill feature ‘a boisterous ensemble of strong women from across the world’.

He added: ‘Teaming up with Elaine Paige on this sitcom is an absolute dream. With Elaine’s flair, experience, and the fact that she’s bloody hilarious, I know we’re going to create something truly special with huge audience appeal.’

Paige, 77, added: ‘Being part of this show is an absolute gift. It’s a bold, funny celebration of friendship, freedom, and the joy of still being very much alive. Roles like this, where women our age take centre stage, are far too rare.

‘I’m proud to be part of something that’s not only hilarious, but genuinely moving. I think audiences will laugh, cry, and maybe feel a little braver too.’

Published: 12 May 2025