Ruth Jones and James Corden’s new Apple TV comedy drama The Choir is coming.

Apple TV has announced The Choir, a new eight-episode comedic drama from Ruth Jones and James Corden — but viewers hoping to know exactly when they can watch it will have to wait a little longer.

The series was announced on October 6, 2026, and is already in production. Apple says The Choir will premiere globally on Apple TV in 2027, although an exact release date has not yet been revealed.

That means the biggest question following today’s announcement is straightforward: when will The Choir be on Apple TV?

For now, 2027 is the only confirmed release window.

What is The Choir about?

The new series reunites Gavin & Stacey creators and stars Ruth Jones and James Corden for their first project together since Gavin & Stacey: The Finale.

Jones and Corden play brother and sister Lisa and Ben.

According to Apple TV, Ben and Lisa haven’t seen each other for several years. Ben has been living abroad, while Lisa has remained in their small English town, where nothing ever happens.

That changes when events take a sorry turn and Ben is forced to return to the life he left behind.

Apple describes the story as one about family, friendship, love and music, with a struggling local choir potentially providing an unexpected route towards repairing the siblings’ fractured relationship.

The setup gives The Choir a distinctly ensemble-driven premise: rather than simply focusing on the returning Ben and his relationship with Lisa, the choir and the people who sing in it appear to be central to the story.

When is The Choir coming to Apple TV?

At present, The Choir is confirmed for 2027, but Apple has not announced a specific premiere date.

The series is currently in production, so viewers should not expect an immediate release following today’s announcement.

Apple has confirmed that all eight episodes will premiere globally on Apple TV, but it has not said whether the series will arrive all at once or follow a weekly release schedule.

Until Apple provides further details, 2027 is the only confirmed release information for The Choir.

Who is in The Choir?

The cast is notably large, reflecting the show’s ensemble premise.

Alongside Jones and Corden, the cast includes Tom Davis, Rosie Sheehy, Susan Brown, Jason Watkins, David Harewood, Alexandria Riley, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Tom Edden, Gary Lamont, Emily Lloyd-Saini, Stephen Leask, Luiis Rouf, Jo Foster, Evie Jones and Farrah Abbassy.

The series will also feature three major guest stars: Hannah Waddingham, James McAvoy and Jim Broadbent.

Waddingham is known for Ted Lasso, while McAvoy has appeared in films including Split. Broadbent is an Academy Award winner whose credits include Iris.

Apple’s announcement also highlights the awards pedigree across the wider cast, including BAFTA Award winners Tom Davis and Jason Watkins, as well as David Harewood and Susan Brown.

Why The Choir is notable for Ruth Jones and James Corden

The most obvious reason for interest in The Choir is the reunion of Jones and Corden.

The pair previously worked together on Gavin & Stacey, which became one of Britain’s most recognisable sitcoms and ultimately returned for The Finale.

The Choir marks their first project together since that special.

This time, however, the format is described by Apple as a comedic drama, rather than simply a sitcom.

That distinction could be important.

The premise centres on an estranged brother and sister returning to a shared environment, with a local choir becoming an unlikely source of connection. The combination of comedy, family relationships and music suggests a story that can move between lighter ensemble moments and more emotional material.

Who is making The Choir?

The Choir is produced for Apple TV by Various Artists Limited and TidyTwo.

Jones and Corden are both executive producers, alongside Phil Clarke and Jack Bayles.

BAFTA Award nominees Jennifer Sheridan and Jim Archer are set to direct. Sheridan is known for The Other Bennet Sister, while Archer directed Big Boys.

The series consists of eight episodes.

So, when can you watch The Choir?

Not until 2027 — at least based on the information Apple has announced so far.

There is currently no confirmed day or month for the premiere.

The good news for fans waiting for another Jones and Corden collaboration is that the project is already in production. Once Apple announces the exact release date, that will give viewers a clearer idea of when Ben, Lisa and the struggling local choir will arrive on screen.

For now, the answer to “When will The Choir be on Apple TV?” is simply: 2027.

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