Overview
- The BBC confirmed the renewal on Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026, saying a second series is expected to air in 2027.
- Apple TV bought worldwide streaming rights to season one and will begin global streaming from 7 October 2026 while UK Apple availability is scheduled for 2027, with season one remaining on BBC iPlayer in the UK.
- Reports say principal cast members are likely to return, but individual cast confirmations have not been officially announced.
- Coverage conflicts over the show's channel placement: some outlets report a move from BBC Two to BBC One for series two while others describe the schedule differently and the BBC has not provided a final channel decision.
- Creator Mackenzie Crook leads the show as writer, director and executive producer for Treasure Trove Productions and Channel X North, and he has said he would like to write an eight-episode second season though he has not yet written it.