Published: March 17, 2025 -- Starring Peep Show’s Robert Webb and Isy Suttie, High Hoops tells the story of a charmingly reckless high school basketball player and her chaotic pursuit of success, fame, love and the perfect hook shot.

The show features an amazing new children’s cast including Darci Hull as lead character Aoife, Robert Webb plays headteacher Mr Holt, Isy Suttie plays Aoife’s mum Bríd and Nigel Boyle (Line of Duty) plays the school basketball coach Jim.

Following the exploits of a failing school basketball team and the arrival of tall, gaffe-prone but unstoppable Aoife O’Neill, the show is about determination, finding your tribe, and being true to yourself.

Patricia Hidalgo, Director BBC Children’s and Education says: “Working with CanCan Productions, who are well-known for grown-up comedy, is a new venture for us in BBC Children’s & Education and we’re so confident that audiences will love High Hoops that we’ve already commissioned a second series. It has a stellar cast with Robert Webb, Isy Suttie and Nigel Boyle and the children’s cast are also amazing. Darci Hull as Aoife is one to watch, she will go far!”

High Hoops follows Aoife and her family as they move to a new area and a new school. Aoife sees this as an opportunity to change her life but soon discovers that the only place she really fits in is the school 3x3 basketball team - only they’re terrible. Can she turn them around?

Written and created by Sinéad Fagan a lifelong basketball player and coach, High Hoops is a sharp, witty, and aspirational comedy set in an urban comprehensive.

High Hoops brings young audiences into its main character’s world as Aoife breaks the fourth wall by speaking directly to the audience. “As a teenager, you’re always having to present a face when you’re actually thinking something else,” says writer and creator Sinéad Fagan. “Aoife likes to big herself up a bit but then bring herself down.”

High Hoops is produced by West Yorkshire based CanCan Productions. International distribution is being handled by APC Kids. The producer is Dominique Molloy and the lead director is Ian Curtis. The show was commissioned by Patricia Hidalgo, Sarah Muller & Melissa Hardinge and Anita Burgess is Commissioning Executive for CBBC 7+ audience and family audience space.

Filmed in Halifax, West Yorkshire, High Hoops demonstrates the BBC’s commitment to backing homegrown talent, creativity and storytelling.