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Jameela Jamil Joins BBC’s The Split Up as Guest Star

The Manchester spin-off centers on Kishan Law, a British–South Asian family firm at the heart of the city’s high‑net‑worth divorce circuit.

Overview

  • The BBC confirmed Jamil’s guest appearance today via a social post as filming continues on the series.
  • Her role has not been disclosed, with a set photo showing her alongside lead actor Ritu Arya.
  • Ritu Arya stars as Aria Kishan with Sanjeev Bhaskar as Dhruv, and fellow guest stars include Lenny Henry and Jane Horrocks.
  • The Split Up is created by Ursula Rani Sarma with Abi Morgan as executive producer, produced by Sister with Morgan’s Little Chick alongside EPs Jane Featherstone and Bryony Arnold.
  • Production resumed after a stand‑down for editorial reasons last year, and the series is slated to arrive on BBC One and iPlayer.