Lewis family returns for explosive second series on Channel 4

After a tremendously successful initial run – and the survival of perpetual hellfire – the Lewis family is set to make a comeback on Channel 4 with a second series of “Everyone Else Burns.” This new instalment will reunite us with our cherished god-fearing Mancunians, immersing them in a torrent of familial discord, spousal pandemonium, and righteous upheaval.

Brought to us by Jax Media UK (a segment of Imagine Entertainment) and Universal International Studios, a branch of Universal Studio Group, the second series will track Rachel’s (Amy James-Kelly) quest for a fresh path, a rebellion that has the potential to revolutionise the entire congregation, and the resurgence of a figure from the past, capable of shaping the family’s destiny.

Tired out by the downfall of her university aspirations (and enduring 40 woeful days of ‘penance’), Rachel’s journey to self-reliance will confront novel obstacles as longstanding family enigmas resurface. In the meantime, Fiona’s (Kate O’Flynn) world will be upended as she comes face to face with an individual from her history whom she is anxiously striving to leave behind. Aaron (Harry Connor) will unleash his inner Moses against the ‘serpent’ at the helm of the Chapter, in a revolutionary attempt to haul The Order into the contemporary era. Lastly, David (Simon Bird), rather calamitously, resolves to become a ‘good Dad’. He will also grapple with an unparalleled new experience: a woman who sincerely expresses interest in him.

Can David and Fiona rekindle the flame in their matrimony? Can a 13-year-old execute an actual coup? And will Rachel manage to retain her autonomy when she is drawn into ‘courtship for marriage’ and compelled to elect a prospective husband?

Laura Riseam, Channel 4 Commissioning Editor said: “I’m elated that the Lewis family have (so far) survived eternal damnation for long enough in order to deliver another series of the excellent Everyone Else Burns for Channel 4 viewers. I’m very grateful to the brilliant minds of Oli and Dillon and the whole team at Jax Media and Universal International Studios and we can’t wait to see what’s in store when series two hits our screens.”

Beatrice Springborn, President of Universal International Studios, says: “Everyone Else Burns is a divine comedy full of heart and wit that proves even in chaos, we can all find comedic salvation. With our partners at Jax Media and Channel 4, we can’t wait for audiences to fall in love again with the world Dillon and Oliver have so brilliantly created.”

Molly Seymour, Executive Producer for Jax Media, says: “Jax UK couldn’t be more excited to spread the word about the return of the Lewis family and their admirable attempts at being good people when everyday life continues to tempt them. Dillon and Oliver skilfully continue to build a unique world full of hilarious characters. Viewers are in for such a treat. Partnering with the teams at Universal International Studios and Channel 4 for a second time is just as thrilling as the first.”

Everyone Else Burns is written by Dillon Mapletoft and Oliver Taylor and co-produced by Jax Media (part of Imagine Entertainment) and Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group. Executive producers include Brooke Posch, Tony Hernandez and Jax Media’s Molly Seymour as well as Dillon Mapletoft and Oliver Taylor.

Everyone Else Burns was commissioned for Channel 4 by Head of Comedy, Charlie Perkins and Commissioning Editor, Laura Riseam.

Filming will take place next year and transmission details will follow in due course.