When is Catastrophe on Channel 4 tonight, is Carrie Fisher in the cast and what’s series three about?
THE late Carrie Fisher is returning to our screens tonight in the last episode of the third series of Channel 4's Catastrophe.
Here is what we know about the comedy series...
What is Catastrophe and when can I watch it?
Catastrophe is a British sitcom which follows the lives of Sharon and Rob who get together after she falls pregnant following a brief affair while he is in the UK on business.
The hilarious show is back for a third series, with the final episode of six airing tonight at 10pm.
For repeats, got to All 4.
Who plays the main characters in Catastrophe?
The two main characters of the series are Sharon and Rob, who are played by Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney.
Irish actress Sharon has starred in many comedy series including Free Agents and Pulling.
American actor Rob, first came to prominence through Twitter - he then found fame starring in Catastrophe.
The show also stars Extras star Ashley Jenson as Fran and Mark Bonnar as Chris.
Does Carrie Fisher star as Mia in Catastrophe series three?
Carrie Fisher plays the role of Mia, Rob's difficult mother, in Catastrophe.
Her role will be reprised for the sixth and final episode of the series.
Where does Series Three of Catastrophe pick up from?
Series Two of Catastrophe ended on the cliffhanger of Sharon getting drunk and have sex with a stranger – before her husband Rob discovered a receipt for her morning after pill.
When we last saw him he was sitting in his living room with his wife and young son open-mouthed.
The first episode of Series Three kicks off at that exact moment.
Viewers will also see Rob struggling with his state of unemployment and a possible return to the bottle.And Sharon is consumed by guilt as she faces up to what she has done – but finds herself promoted at her teaching job.
Fans will also be see more hysteria from Sharon’s highly-strung friend Fran, who is now separated from her Scottish husband Chris.
