Gold TV to air new sitcom Newark, Newark from 9pm on Monday, March 28

The brand new sitcom Newark, Newark is set to air tonight, but only some will be able to watch it.

The comedy is being aired on Gold and therefore won't be available on Freeview.

So, you'll only be able to watch Newark, Newark if you pay for your TV.

The sitcom is written by Nathan Foad who grew up in the town and was eager to return to Newark for the semi-autobiographical show.

Newark, Newark is set in the market town and follows pugnacious chip shop manager and exhausted matriarch Maxine (Morgana Robinson) as she tries to ride out her divorce and find someone who actually lights her fire.

However, it's easier said than done with her big-mouthed, soft-bellied, son, Leslie (Jai Hollis) dramatically coming out as gay to the surprise of no one and her dullard ex-husband Terry (Mathew Horne, trying ever more desperately to win her back.

There’s also her mother Pauline (Beverley Callard) who can’t help meddling with her love life.

With family and love at its core, Newark, Newark captures the goofy, sticky oddness of long English summers and the joyous, comforting and somewhat ridiculous things that go on in a small town.

Filming was seen taking place around the town last year.

Episode 1

It’s Maxine’s (Morgana Robinson) 40th birthday but her 16-year-old son Leslie (Jai Hollis) has big plans to hog the spotlight.

At a rainy English barbecue party, things go awry when some unwanted guests arrive.

Watch the first episode of the three-part sitcom on Gold TV from tonight at 9pm.

The second and third will air on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9pm.