ITV has confirmed that Bradley and Barney Walsh’s hit TV show will be making a return with a brand new series.
The programme, entitled Breaking Dad, first made its debut in 2019 but hasn’t aired a series since February 2023.
Breaking Dad, starring Bradley and Barney Walsh, is making a comeback[/caption]
It will be the sixth series of the show[/caption]
Now, it looks set to make a comeback as the pair embark on an epic adventure across Japan and Thailand.
The new six-part series will see the father and son duo enjoy a road trip across Asia with Barney planning to surprise his dad with a slew of adrenaline-filled activities to get his blood-pumping.
It will throw any chance Bradley had planned for a bit of piece and relaxation under the bus as he is pushed to the limit with a variety of daredevil stunts.
Speaking about the brand new series, Bradley revealed: “It’s so good to be back on the road again with Barney.
“We really do have the best time but I’m not quite sure what he has up his sleeve on this trip, which is slightly worrying…”
Whilst Barney went on to add: “I’m excited to get stuck into this new adventure with my dad, and get him to experience the local cultures in Japan and Thailand.
“It’s going to be an exciting and adrenaline fuelled road trip with lots of fun and laughter.”
The show has so far aired a total of 29 episodes across five series since its launch in 2019.
The programme launched nepo-baby Barney to fame with him following in his father’s footsteps and bagging a slew of acting and TV hosting roles.
He landed a role in drama series The Larkins and has since become a regular in BBC medical drama Casualty.
Barney also hosts the BBC Saturday night show Gladiators with his father which has become a ratings success.
Bradley Walsh’s career
Actor, presenter and comedian Bradley Walsh has been involved with multiple hit programmes throughout his career. Let’s take a look at some of the star’s memorable appearances over the years.
- Wheel of Fortune (1997): Bradley became the second host of the popular game show, succeeding Nicky Campbell who’d left after eight years. His tenure on this programme lasted just one year.
- Night and Day (2002-2003): A recurring role on this mystery soap opera for ITV saw Bradley play Woody Dexter, brother to Danny Dexter (Shane Richie).
- Coronation Street (2004-2006): An expansion of Corrie’s Baldwin family in 2006 saw Bradley arrive as Danny Baldwin, son to Mike (Johnny Briggs). He exited the ITV soap after two years in the role.
- Law & Order: UK (2009-2014): An iteration of Dick Wolf’s popular US “Law and Order” franchise, Bradley starred as DS Ronnie Brooks throughout the entire run.
- The Chase/Beat the Chasers: (2009/2020 – present): A move back into game show hosting has seen Bradley front hit show The Chase since 2009. Members of the public take on high-level professional quizzers in a bid to win thousands of pounds. A spin-off, “Beat the Chasers” began in 2020.
- Cash Trapped (2016-2019): This game show was not only presented by Bradley, but based on his idea. 65 episodes aired across three series.
- Doctor Who (2018-2022): Bradley played the role of Graham O’Brien, companion to the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) in the long-running BBC sci-fi series. He has appeared in one episode as a guest since departing the regular cast.
- Blankety Blank (2020 – present): The star began hosting a revival series of the beloved game show for the BBC in 2020. Three series and a Christmas special have aired to date.
- The Larkins (2021-2022): An adaptation of H.E. Bates’ novel The Darling Buds of May, Bradley starred as “Pop” Larkin. The show lasted two series.
- Gladiators (2024 – present): Bradley co-presents the BBC’s revival of the classic game show with his son Barney. It is the third iteration of the format to air on British TV.
