The series is developed by Further South Productions in association with Lionsgate Television for Channel 4.
[1] In August 2021, it was confirmed Channel 4 had commissioned an eight-episode adaptation, with Carty-Williams herself attached as showrunner and executive producer.
Joining Carty-Williams in the writing room are Ryan Calais Cameron, Yolanda Mercy, Natasha Brown and Thara Popoola.
In May 2023, the cast was announced, with Dionne Brown set to lead the series as the titular character.
Also joining the cast were Samuel Adewunmi, Bellah, Sally Phillips, Jon Pointing, Tilly Keeper, Llewella Gideon, Michelle Greenidge, Cristale De'Abreu, Elisha Applebaum, and Mim Shaikh.