Overview

• Vicky McClure told The One Show there is “nothing to say” about a seventh series despite ongoing rumours
• Adrian Dunbar said in The Times that writer Jed Mercurio is actively working on new scripts and that the cast has held talks with BBC executives
• Dunbar expressed hope that production could start in 2026 if the BBC gives official approval
• The show’s divisive 2021 finale and its record streaming success on Netflix have fuelled persistent fan demand for more episodes
• Cast members have publicly voiced frustration with the series’ conclusion, underscoring high expectations for any revival