Small Prophets
Sign in to saveSmall Prophets is a British television comedy drama created, written and directed by Mackenzie Crook. Filmed in the Manchester area, it stars Pearce Quigley as a man who turns to alchemy and homunculi in an attempt to learn what happened after his partner disappeared, with the cast also including Crook, Michael Palin, Lauren Patel, Sophie Willan and Jon Pointing. The series premiered on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on 9 February 2026.
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Small Prophets is a British television sitcom created, directed, and written by Mackenzie Crook. The series originated in the United Kingdom and is broadcast in English on BBC Two. It began airing on February 9, 2026. The production features cast members Pearce Quigley, Mackenzie Crook, and Michael Palin. Filming took place in Greater Manchester.
The show consists of one season containing six episodes. Its main subjects include homunculus, loneliness, dementia, and seraph. The series holds a rating of 8.2 based on 6,672 votes on IMDb. It is categorized under the genres of comedy and drama. The program is described at URLs on comedy.co.uk and Shakespearesglobe.com. Additionally, it is referenced by 21 other encyclopedia articles.
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Small Prophets - BBC2 sitcom - British Comedy Guide
A guide to Small Prophets, the 2026 BBC Two TV sitcom. Comedy about a man who creates magical prophesying spirits that can predict the future.
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Small Prophets is a British television comedy drama created, written and directed by Mackenzie Crook. Filmed in the Manchester area, it stars Pearce Quigley as a man who turns to alchemy and homunculi in an attempt to learn what happened after his partner disappeared, with the cast also including Crook, Michael Palin, Lauren Patel, Sophie Willan and Jon Pointing. The series premiered on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on 9 February 2026.
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