Great news that Sky’s Code 404 series 2 has begun filming this week! Daniel Mays, Stephen Graham, and Anna Maxwell Martin, and co are BACK in their fantastic roles in Sky’s hit comedy series.

Back in the saddle after 7 months away. DI John Major reporting for duty💥👮🏻‍♂️🤖🚨 #Code4042 @WaterPowerProd @KudosTV @skytv pic.twitter.com/404R5YZRbo

— Daniel Mays (@DanielMays9) August 18, 2020

We’re back, and we’re off. Wish us luck 🤞 #code404 pic.twitter.com/G9YFvohp5k

— Al Campbell (@AlCampbeII) August 17, 2020

 

Code 404 was recommissioned by Sky for series 2 back in May.

Sky original Code 404, a comedy based on a crime fighting duo and an experimental A.I. project set in the near future, starring Stephen Graham, Daniel Mays and Anna Maxwell Martin, has been renewed for a second series after the first proved to be a breakout hit with audiences.

Code 404 launched on Sky One and streaming service NOW TV on 29 April with a cumulative seven-day audience of 1.9m viewers for the opening episode, making it Sky’s biggest comedy launch in eight years. The show is also Sky’s fastest binged original comedy box set ever, with over 360,000 viewers watching the whole six-episode series before episode 2 aired on linear television.

It’s fantastic to have productions back after the pandemic has put things on hold these past few months. We are assured that the Code 404 production is taking all necessary precautions and listening to advice to keep everyone safe and healthy!

Check back for more updates as filming continues this summer!

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Great news today that Sky has recommissioned Code 404 for a second series! Daniel Mays, Stephen Graham, and Anna Maxwell Martin will be back!

🚨Absolutely thrilled to bits #Code404 will be returning for a 2nd series!! Huge thank you to YOU the audience for making us the biggest @skytv comedy launch for 8 years! Amazing. Major & Carver will ride again!🤖💥@WaterPowerProd @KudosTV @iDanielPeak https://t.co/AbBIs0C0k2

— Daniel Mays (@DanielMays9) May 15, 2020

 

Sky original Code 404, a comedy based on a crime fighting duo and an experimental A.I. project set in the near future, starring Stephen Graham, Daniel Mays and Anna Maxwell Martin, has been renewed for a second series after the first proved to be a breakout hit with audiences.

Code 404 launched on Sky One and streaming service NOW TV on 29 April with a cumulative seven-day audience of 1.9m viewers for the opening episode, making it Sky’s biggest comedy launch in eight years. The show is also Sky’s fastest binged original comedy box set ever, with over 360,000 viewers watching the whole six-episode series before episode 2 aired on linear television.

Code 404 is co-produced by Kudos, part of EndemolShine UK and Water & Power Productions and is executive produced by Phil Temple, Tom Miller and Sam Myer. The series was commissioned by Jon Mountague, Director of Comedy at Sky Studios and Zai Bennett, MD of Content at Sky UK & Ireland and was co-funded by Sky Studios.

Jon Mountague, Director of Comedy at Sky Studios said: “We’re blown away by the love our customers have shown Code 404. The winning combo of Stephen Graham, Daniel Mays and Anna Maxwell Martin has proven a force to be reckoned with and we’re ecstatic to be working on the second series.

“Code 404 becomes the latest in an exceptionally strong run of original British comedies on Sky One including Brassic 2, Breeders, Intelligence, The Trip, Avenue 5 and Hitmen. We’re privileged to be tickling the UK’s funny bone right now.”

The original comedy, written by Daniel Peak, directed by Al Campbell and produced by Charlotte Surtees, was a hit with critics as well as viewers, receiving five and four star reviews from media whilst being described as “hugely enjoyable” (The Sun) and “inducing tears of laughter” (Radio Times).

Code 404 is the latest in a run of hit original comedies on Sky One launching with 1m+ audiences including Brassic (1.67m), Avenue 5 (1.5m), Bounty Hunters (1.4m), In the Long Run (1.3m), Intelligence (1.2m) and Breeders (1.13m).

Following its debut this spring, the Sky original is already gaining interest from other broadcasters around the world, demonstrating the show’s truly international appeal. Code 404 is set to air in a number of countries including the US, where it will premiere on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streaming service, Russia and South Korea. NBCUniversal Global Distribution is handling international distribution on behalf of Sky Studios.

Critical Acclaim for Code 404

• Radio 5 Live “I haven’t laughed as hard…in a very long time”
• Radio 2 Zoe Ball “Absolutely hilarious”
• The Sun “Hugely enjoyable”
• Radio Times “Inducing tears of laughter”
• Daily Mirror “An absolute riot”
• Evening Standard “A gloriously daft police show”

We will have more updates once production is closer to commencing.

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