| Small Prophets | |
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| Created by | Mackenzie Crook |
| Screenplay by | Mackenzie Crook |
| Directed by | Mackenzie Crook |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
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| Executive producers | Mackenzie Crook Lisa Thomas Christine Gernon Emma Strain |
| Producer | Gill Isles |
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Small Prophets is an upcoming British comedy television series written and directed by Mackenzie Crook.
Set in Manchester, a man whose girlfriend disappeared seven years previously is given a recipe for Homunculi, a potion that helps foretell the future. [1]
The sitcom is written and directed by Mackenzie Crook and produced by Gill Isles. [2] The six-part series also contains animation from Ainslie Henderson and Will Anderson. [3] It was announced as a commission by the BBC in May 2025. [4] The series is produced by Treasure Trove and Blue House. Crook is also an executive producer alongside Lisa Thomas, Christine Gernon and Emma Strain. [5]
The cast is led by Pearce Quigley and also contains Crook, Sir Michael Palin, Lauren Patel, Sophie Willan and Jon Pointing. Filming began in the Manchester area in 2025. [6]