The BBC has announced that Belfast-based drama Blue Lights will return for a second six-part series. The police drama launched on BBC One and BBC iPlayer last month to five-star reviews.
Lindsay Salt, Director of Drama BBC:
“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. We can’t wait to have it back on BBC One and iPlayer for a second series.”
Among those set to reprise their roles in the second series are Siân Brooke, Martin McCann, Katherine Devlin, Nathan Braniff, Joanne Crawford, Andi Osho, and Hannah McClean.
Series 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. Blue Lights is an authentic, gripping and darkly funny drama about ordinary people doing an extraordinary job.
Early figures for Blue Lights 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.
Stephen Wright, Executive Producer of Blue Lights and Creative Director and Joint CEO of Two Cities:
“We are thrilled by the audience response to the show. 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.”
