BBC renews ‘The Split Up’ for second series
The BBC has renewed its legal drama ‘The Split Up’ for a second series following the critical response to its debut run.
Created by Ursula Rani Sarma, based on ‘The Split’ by Abi Morgan, the six-part drama is 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 family law firm serving wealthy clients. The series explores complex relationships, family disputes and legal battles, with the second series set to bring further secrets, betrayals and emotional challenges for the family.
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. Guest stars included Lenny Henry, Jane Horrocks and Jameela Jamil.
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!”
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Morgan added, “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.”
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.”
Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, said, “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 comprise six 60-minute episodes and will be executive produced by Morgan, Featherstone, Bryony Arnold and Sarma, alongside Nawfal Faizullah for the BBC. A transmission date has not yet been announced.
