Katherine Ryan Takes on Extreme Parenting in New Docuseries
Popular comedian Katherine Ryan is set to shock and entertain with her new four-part docuseries, Parental Guidance. Premiering next year on UKTV’s free-to-air channel W and catch-up service UKTV Play, the show dives headfirst into the world of extreme parenting.
Exclusive Access to Katherine’s Family Life
Produced by Expectation, each 60-minute episode offers an intimate look at Katherine’s family life. Cameras follow her as she explores unconventional parenting techniques while juggling the high-octane demands of her comedy career. Fans will get rare, behind-the-scenes glimpses of how she balances motherhood with the spotlight.
Mix of Comedy and Real Talk
Kirsty Hanson, commissioning editor at UKTV, praised the series as a refreshing blend of humour and honesty. She described it as “Motherland but with privileged access,” giving viewers a genuine peek behind the curtain through Katherine’s sharp, comedic lens.
Executive producers Lucy Palmer, Ben Wicks, and Amy Dallmeyer are on board to make sure the series hits the mark, combining heartfelt moments with laugh-out-loud comedy.
A Must-Watch for Fans and Parents Alike
With a huge fanbase and hit Netflix specials under her belt, Katherine Ryan’s leap into parenting TV promises to be both revealing and relatable. Adam Collings, channel director of W, and Hilary Rosen, director of commissioning, backed the show, confident it will strike a chord with viewers across the UK.
Parental Guidance is currently in production. Viewers will have to wait until next year, but it promises a gripping mix of laughs and heartfelt insight into the chaos and joy of raising a family under the spotlight.
