![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/fans-heartbroken-as-channel-4-axes-school-drama-ackley-bridge-after-five-series/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_PMR_SCU_050722AB01.jpg&description=Channel 4 has announced there won't be another series of Ackley Bridge after angering fans by reducing the length of the episodes and changing the show's time slot in the summerAckley Bridge: Channel 4 share behind the scenes in 2021 Fans are heartbroken after Channel 4 announced its axing popular programme Ackley Bridge. The show, which stars EastEnders ' Joy Joyner, followed the lives of pupils and teachers at a school in Yorkshire. Viewers loved the comedy-drama, but were annoyed when the 5th series was cut from 60 to 30 mins and moved to a later time slot of 10pm. Now the broadcaster has decided to pull the plug on the show completely. In a statement. Channel 4 said: "We're immensely proud of Ackley Bridge, which over the last five series has received praise for the way in which it has tackled real-life situations and issues in an irreverent and insightful way. "However, Channel 4 has a responsibility to continuously look for new and innovative ideas and we have made the difficult decision to not greenlight another series. "We'd like to thank The Forge, the wonderful cast and all those involved in the show's success over the years and we look forward to working with them again on future projects.". Ackley Bridge is being axed after five series ( Channel 4) Following the news, viewers took to social media - saddened by the broadcaster's decision. One tweeted: "Shame about #AckleyBridge but guessing Channel 4s decision was only helped by the fact #WaterlooRoad is coming back." While another said: "Ackley Bridge has been a massive part of my life since it first aired five years ago. I've loved every single episode of every series, and the show will be sorely missed. Can't wait to rewatch the whole thing very soon. Farewell Ackley." The fifth series of the show aired in the summer and stared Jo Joyner, Robert James-Collier, Sunetra Sarker and Charlie Hardwick. The show stars EastEnders' Joy Joyner ( (Channel 4 images must not be altered or manipulated in any way) Ch){kind=link}
Channel 4 has announced there won’t be another series of Ackley Bridge after angering fans by reducing the length of the episodes and changing the show’s time slot in the summer
Fans are heartbroken after Channel 4 announced its axing popular programme Ackley Bridge.
The show, which stars EastEnders ‘ Joy Joyner, followed the lives of pupils and teachers at a school in Yorkshire.
Viewers loved the comedy-drama, but were annoyed when the 5th series was cut from 60 to 30 mins and moved to a later time slot of 10pm.
Now the broadcaster has decided to pull the plug on the show completely.