Fatiha El-Ghorri, known from the show Taskmaster, is joining the cast of the BBC comedy-drama Boarders. This announcement comes as the BBC reveals the cast for the show’s third and final season.
The BBC announced that comedian El-Ghorri will play Mrs. El-Fassi, the strict new headmistress, in the popular school sitcom. Fans on IMDb have praised the show as a highly engaging and addictive series.
The series Boarders centers on five bright, Black teenagers from the city who receive scholarships to attend the elite British boarding school, St. Gilbert’s. The final season follows Jaheim Marsham (Josh Tedeku), Leah Dulverton (Jodie Campbell), Omar Palmer-Grace (Myles Kamwendo), Femi Adebayo (Aruna Jalloh), and Toby Staithes (Sekou Diaby) as they face new challenges and upheaval.
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With the end of the school year approaching and final exams just around the corner, tensions are high. These students are focused on their futures, but unexpected conflicts are starting to arise. A fierce competition with another school leads to trouble, complicated relationships, and broken friendships. Will these students be able to overcome the chaos and achieve their goals?
In addition to El-Ghorri, the BBC is also introducing several new characters in its final series, which will premiere in March.
Rufus Jones, known for his role in Rivals, will play George Tramley, the father of Cheddar’s MP. Joining the cast are Patrick Baladi (Breeders) as Carol’s ex-boyfriend, Alfie Watlington-Geese, Kenyah Sandy (Small Axe) as Leah’s new love interest Benjamin, and Daisy Jacob as Pixie, a new character who will quickly attract Femi’s attention, according to the BBC.
Louis Thresher will play Jonny, a character who has romantic feelings for his friend Omar. Joining them is Yusef, played by Nagaieh Dad, a new character described as a chaotic influence who becomes involved with Abby (Assa Kanoute).
Daniel Lawrence Taylor, the writer, creator, and executive producer of the BBC series Boarders, expressed his excitement for viewers to experience the show’s third and final season in a recent press statement.
The final episode is packed with all the humor, heart, and chaos that viewers have loved throughout the series. I’m so thankful for all the support the show has received – it’s been a real passion project. Here’s to enjoying it one last time!
Madeleine Sinclair, the Creative Director for Studio Lambert (the show’s producers), agreed, saying they were fortunate to have such a talented cast on Boarders. This includes both returning favorites and exciting new actors for the third series.
The final production at St Gilbert’s is a spectacular one! Daniel’s exciting script is full of ambition, competition, and hilarious chaos. We’ve worked incredibly hard to give Boarders – and its amazing audience – the fantastic finale they both deserve.
The third and final season of Boarders will premiere in March 2026 on BBC iPlayer, BBC One, and BBC Three.
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2026-02-05 18:20