Stepping Up: The Hilarious Journey of a Stepdad Trying Too Hard

Production Details

Title: Stepping Up

Format: Series / Channel 4

Production Begins: November 2025

Filming Location: West Midlands, UK

Producer: Ash Atalla, Alex Smith, Steve Monger, Ben Worsfield

Writer/Producer: Josh Pugh

Director: Jack Clough

Cast: Denise Welch, Sophia Di Martino, Tom Hanson, Lucia Keskin, Jeff Mirza, Artie Dobson, Oscar Hewitt-Richards, Eadie Johnson

Synopsis: About an over-enthusiastic stepdad bringing well-intentioned chaos to his new – and previously harmonious – family unit. Every day behind closed doors in Britain a stepdad negotiates the tricky paradox of bringing up another man’s kids: locked in several love triangles, the partner and the ex, the kid and the biological Dad, there’s no easy way to play it. Josh is desperate to prove his worth as the perfect role model to his stepchildren, the ideal partner to his girlfriend, and as an all-round ‘Good Bloke’. Unfortunately for Josh, absolutely everyone in his life is totally fine and would much rather he stopped trying so incredibly hard to help and impress them all the time. No-one needs him to, but Josh is ‘stepping up’ anyway.

Production Company

Company name: Roughcut Television
Company name: Roughcut TV (stepping Up) LTD

4th Floor Bischheim House
London, W1T 3NW

info@roughcut-tv.com
+44 20 7284 6910

About Stepping Up

Stepping Up tells the story of a stepdad, Josh, who is eager to fit into his new family. His well-meaning efforts often result in chaotic situations as he tries to juggle relationships with his partner, her kids, and their biological father. Despite his intentions, he finds himself facing challenges that make family life anything but straightforward. In each episode, viewers witness the humorous and relatable struggles Josh encounters as he strives to be a role model and partner. As he navigates the complexities of family dynamics, it becomes clear that sometimes trying too hard can lead to unexpected consequences.