"We can’t wait to show you what happens next!”
Following its successful first season, BBC legal drama The Split Up will return for a second series.
Created by Ursula Rani Sarma, the series is based on The Split, created by multiple award-winning writer Abi Morgan. The second series will once again be produced by SISTER Pictures in association with Morgan’s Little Chick.
Set and filmed in Manchester, The Split Up follows the Kishan family, who run Kishan Law, a British Asian high-net-worth family law firm.
The firm has built a reputation for excellence, integrity and discretion, attracting Manchester’s elite as clients.
Season one followed the family as they dealt with complex legal disputes alongside the pressures, secrets and conflicts within their own relationships.
Ursula Rani Sarma said: “I’m absolutely delighted with the response to The Split Up.
“It means so much to see audiences embrace a family whose story reflects the diversity of our world.
“I’m thrilled to be bringing the Kishan family back for a second series, and my heartfelt thanks go to the BBC, Abi Morgan, Jane Featherstone and my incredible team, as well as everyone who tuned in and supported us.
“We can’t wait to show you what happens next!”
Abi Morgan said: “I am delighted that The Split Up has found its audience and home at the BBC and look forward to what is next for Kishan Law under Ursula Rani Sarma and her brilliant creative team.”
The second series will see the Kishans face further loves, losses, secrets and lies as they navigate the legal heart of Manchester, with more unfinished business awaiting the family at Kishan Law.
Jane Featherstone, executive producer, said: “Family and relationships are endlessly fascinating, and it’s been wonderful to see audiences fall for the Kishans in all their complexity.
“For me, and my fellow EP, Bryony Arnold, working with Abi Morgan and Ursula Rani Sarma has been such a joy, and our remarkable cast have brought these characters to life with real humour and heart.
“We’re incredibly proud of the whole team and thrilled to be working with the BBC on a second series – there’s plenty of unfinished business at Kishan Law.”
The first series starred Ritu Arya, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Aysha Kala, Arian Nik, Danny Ashok, Dimitri Leonidas, Mawaan Rizwan, Sindhu Vee, Shalini Peiris and Tom Forbes.
The drama also featured guest appearances from Lenny Henry, Jane Horrocks and Jameela Jamil.
Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, added:
“We’re thrilled that The Split Up will return for a second series.”
“Viewers have taken the Kishan family straight to their hearts and we’d like to thank Ursula Rani Sarma, Abi Morgan and the whole creative team for building a series packed full of warmth, wit, emotional truth and humanity.
“It’s a pleasure to continue our creative partnership with SISTER Pictures and Little Chick, and we look forward to seeing what lies ahead.”
The second series will consist of six 60-minute episodes and was commissioned by Lindsay Salt for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
