BBC Drama ‘Blue Lights’ Renewed For Season 2
There will be more ‘Blue Lights‘ at the BBC as the UK broadcaster announces the hit Belfast-based drama will return for a 2nd Season of six episodes.
‘Blue Lights’ is an authentic, gripping and darkly funny drama about ordinary people doing an extraordinary job. Season one follows three new PSNI probationary recruits as they navigate their way through their first few months in a uniquely dangerous place to be a response police officer.
Among those set to reprise their roles in the second season are Siân Brooke, Martin McCann, Katherine Devlin, Nathan Braniff, Joanne Crawford, Andi Osho, and Hannah McClean.
“We are thrilled by the audience response to the show,” said Stephen Wright, Executive Producer of Blue Lights and Creative Director and Joint CEO of Two Cities TV. “Belfast is a vibrant, dynamic and complex place and we have a wealth of stories yet to come from our characters. We can’t wait to bring these to the fans.”
Early figures for the drama are already pretty good, and continue to climb, with the first episode currently averaging 6.4 million. The series has grown its young audience week-on-week on BBC iPlayer and is the third most requested programme since release among all individuals and 16-34s.
“Blue Lights has been a breakout hit and so many of our viewers have taken the rookies to their hearts which is down to the fantastic cast and Declan and Adam’s vision,” adds Lindsay Salt, Director of Drama BBC. “We can’t wait to have it back on BBC One and iPlayer for a second series.”
‘Blue Lights’ is co-created and written by Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson, co-created and co-produced by Louise Gallagher of Gallagher Films, and co-created and produced by Stephen Wright of Two Cities Television, with support from Northern Ireland Screen.
The drama launched on BBC One and BBC iPlayer last month, and filming on season two begins this summer in Belfast. Further casting will be announced in due course.
‘Blue Lights‘ Season 1 can be found on BBC iPlayer in the UK.
