BBC renews legal drama The Split Up for a second series of six episodes
The BBC has renewed Manchester-set legal drama The Split Up, a spin-off of The Split, for a second series of six episodes less than a month after the first run began.
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Centre · 2The BBC has renewed The Split Up, the Manchester-set legal drama, for a second series. Radio TimesN “has officially been renewed by the BBC for a second season” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “the popular legal drama has been renewed for a "magnetic" second season by the BBC” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Centre · 2The renewal comes less than a month after the show first aired; the first run had six episodes and the new series will also have six. Radio TimesN “It may have only landed on our screens less than a month ago”“The new series will consist of six episodes” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “With six new episodes on the way” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Centre · 1The show is a spin-off of The Split, centred on the Kishan family and their law firm. Ursula Rani Sarma took over as lead creative from The Split's Abi Morgan, and it is produced by SISTER Pictures in association with Morgan's Little Chick. Radio TimesN “Born from the world of The Split, Ursula Rani Sarma took over the helm of the new spin-off, which centres on the Kishan family.”“will again be produced by SISTER Pictures in association with Morgan's Little Chick” Read at Radio Times ↗
Centre · 1The BBC describes the new series as promising "more loves, losses, secrets and lies for the Kishans to unravel and contend with in the legal heart of Manchester". Radio TimesN “more loves, losses, secrets and lies for the Kishans to unravel and contend with in the legal heart of Manchester” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 2Sarma said she was "absolutely delighted with the response" and thrilled to bring the Kishan family back, thanking the BBC, Abi Morgan, Jane Featherstone and her team. Digital SpyN “I'm absolutely delighted with the response to The Split Up.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Radio TimesN “my heartfelt thanks go to the BBC, Abi Morgan, Jane Featherstone and my incredible team” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1Morgan said she was delighted the show "has found its audience and home at the BBC", and executive producer Jane Featherstone said there was "plenty of unfinished business at Kishan Law". Radio TimesN “I am delighted that The Split Up has found its audience and home at the BBC”“there's plenty of unfinished business at Kishan Law” Read at Radio Times ↗
Centre · 1The first run starred Ritu Arya as Aria Kishan, a lawyer poised to take over the family firm from her father Dhruv, played by Sanjeev Bhaskar, with guest turns from Lenny Henry, Jane Horrocks and Jameela Jamil. Radio TimesN “centred on Aria Kishan, played by Ritu Arya (The Umbrella Academy), a rising lawyer poised to take over the family firm from her father Dhruv, played by Sanjeev Bhaskar (Unforgotten)”“with guest turns from Lenny Henry (Three Little Birds), Jane Horrocks (Bloods) and Jameela Jamil (The Good Place)” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1Radio Times says the finale ended on cliffhangers, including Aria's marriage to Neal, Dhruv's health concerns and a forged identity. It also notes Sarma has said she hopes for at least three series. Radio TimesN “there was also the small matter of forged identity that fans were rocked with in the finale”“my dream would be that we would have a minimum of three” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1The first series is available on BBC iPlayer, and series 2 is described as coming soon to BBC One and iPlayer; no air date has been given. Radio TimesN “series 2 coming soon to BBC One and BBC iPlayer” Read at Radio Times ↗
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- Entertainment trade-style renewal news, celebratory toward the show and led by quotes from the creative team.
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- Praise for the first run, creator quotes, cast and cliffhangers (Radio Times); a short renewal item with Sarma's quote (Digital Spy).
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- Neither gives an air date or viewing figures; Digital Spy's item is brief and marked 'More to follow'.
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- “acclaimed”“magnetic”“plenty of unfinished business”
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“After an acclaimed first run and a fittingly gripping finale” — Radio Times
“renewed for a "magnetic" second season by the BBC” — Digital Spy
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- The BBC has renewed The Split Up for a second series of six episodes.
- Creator Ursula Rani Sarma said she was delighted with the audience response.
- The show is a Manchester-set legal drama about Kishan Law.
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The BBC ordered the second series and describes it as promising more loves, losses, secrets and lies for the Kishans.
“as per the BBC's description” — Radio Times
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Celebratory Full renewal report praising the first run and its representation, with creative-team quotes and finale cliffhangers.
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"Magnetic" Manchester-set legal drama The Split Up has future confirmed by the BBC
Celebratory Brief renewal item leading with Sarma's quote and calling the show popular and magnetic.
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- 13 Oct 18:15 First Radio TimesN The Split Up’s future confirmed following acclaimed first run: "There’s plenty of unfinished business"
- 13 Oct 18:33 +17m Digital SpyN "Magnetic" Manchester-set legal drama The Split Up has future confirmed by the BBC
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