Lee Mack’s hesitation about future scripts makes the current renewal limbo feel significantly more precarious than previous hiatuses.
Series Analysis:
Lee Mack’s gag-per-minute rate is legendary, yet the silence surrounding the future of Not Going Out is the one joke nobody finds funny. Transitioning from a slacker’s flat-share into a chaotic suburban parenting saga, this BBC staple remains a gold standard for rapid-fire wordplay. We left Lee and Lucy navigating the sharp edges of married life, but with the season 13 curtain down, the network has yet to confirm if the Wilsons will return. The uncertainty places fans in a familiar bind: waiting for Lee to talk his way out of a tight spot. To ensure you aren't left standing on the doorstep wondering what happens next, setting a reminder for the renewal verdict is your best bet.
Tone: Witty, frenetic, domestic
Last Updated: July 2025