ITV has confirmed renewals for two of its comedies, The Job Lot and Vicious. The decision reflects the network’s continued investment in scripted comedy and its effort to diversify offerings across its channels. Notably, The Job Lot will be relocating to ITV2 for its second season, aiming to better align with the channel’s youthful and comedy-focused audience.
The Job Lot centers around the staff at a busy job center in the Midlands and features a mix of workplace humor and quirky character dynamics. Its first season attracted a loyal viewership, and the move to ITV2 is seen as a way to build on that momentum with a slightly different demographic. The upcoming episodes are expected to retain the show’s distinctive humor while evolving the storylines.
Vicious, which stars Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi as an aging couple with a sharp-tongued dynamic, also returns after a successful debut. The show received praise for its classic sitcom style and bold performances. With its renewal, ITV continues to support diverse representation in mainstream programming.
The renewals highlight ITV’s strategy of refining its comedy slate by placing shows where they have the best chance of thriving. For The Job Lot, ITV2 presents new promotional opportunities and a better fit for its tone. For Vicious, ITV1 remains the right platform to reach a broader audience.
Both comedies will begin filming soon, with the production teams promising fresh episodes that remain true to the characters fans have come to enjoy. The new seasons are expected to premiere later in the year.