Overview

• Production is underway for a two-part Christmas special set in Hong Kong and Poplar, followed by Series 15 airing January 2026.
• A prequel series set during World War II in Poplar has been greenlit for a 2026 release, exploring the Blitz-era East End.
• A feature film set in 1972 and featuring existing characters is being developed by Neal Street Productions and BBC Film.
• Creator Heidi Thomas will lead all projects, continuing her role as writer and producer alongside Pippa Harris and Ann Tricklebank.
• Fans are speculating about Judy Parfitt's participation in Series 15 after her absence from a cast photo, despite her official confirmation as part of the returning cast.