Taskmaster comic cast in BBC school comedy

Comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri is joining the cast of BBC comedy Boarders.

The stand-up – as seen on Taskmaster –  appears as Mrs El-Fassi, a formidable headmistress at a rival school to St Gilbert’s.

The third series of the show also features guest appearances from Rivals and Home star Rufus Jones as George Tramley, the MP father of pupil Cheddar (Archie Fisher) and Patrick Baladi, as the ex of headteacher Carol. 

Returning for the third series are  Aruna Jalloh (Femi), Jodie Campbell (Leah), Josh Tedeku (Jaheim), Myles Kamwendo (Omar) and Sekou Diaby (Toby) as  five talented black inner-city teens transported to the alien world of an elite British boarding school after gaining scholarships .

Created by Daniel Lawrence Taylor, who co-stars as Gus, the comedy will be returning to BBC One and BBC Three for its final series  next month. 

Taylor, said: ‘I can’t wait for audiences to dive into our third and final season of Boarders. This final chapter delivers all the fun, funnies and messiness that fans have come to adore. I’m incredibly grateful for the love and support the show has received - it’s truly been a labour of love. Here's to one last ride!’

Madeleine Sinclair of programme-makers Studio Lambert added: ‘We’ve been so lucky with our hugely talented cast on Boarders, from our brilliant returning characters to the exciting new faces joining for series three. 

‘This final term at St Gilbert’s goes out with a bang, as Daniel’s scripts take us on a wild journey of ambition, rivalry and mayhem. We’ve pulled out all the stops to give Boarders the send-off that this special show, and its wonderful fans, deserve.’

Published: 4 Feb 2026