Cancellation
Despite having good ratings and very good reviews the BBC did not commission a third series of the sitcom in 2007 despite it having been nominated for a BAFTA that same year. Both Sharon Horgan and Dennis Kelly claim to not know why another series was not commissioned and Dennis Kelly claims the pair "cried and threw ourselves at their feet" asking for another series. The BBC then agreed to a one hour special to at least wrap up the storylines.
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