Smoggie Queens to return to BBC Three

The Beeb have commissioned a second series of the sitcom.

Smoggie Queens has been recommissioned for a second series on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer for 2025. The sitcom is set in Middlesbrough and revolves around the lives of a close-knit group of LGBTQ friends who consider each other family.

The term “Smoggie” is used to describe folks from Middlesbrough, and occasionally Teesside, in North East England, reflecting the region’s industrial history.

Written and created by Middlesbrough native Phil Dunning, the series recently won Best Comedy at the RTS North East Awards, whilst Dunning won Best Newcomer.

Series two promises to bring more slapstick and silly laughs, with some excellent one liners from Dickie (Dunning), and a copious amount of joy for viewers.

Phil Dunning, writer, creator and actor said

“Really made up that the BBC have recommissioned Smoggie Queens. I’ve pencilled it in my diary.”

Dickie, Mam (Mark Benton), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Sal (Patsy Lowe) and Stewart (Elijah Young) are back in the Boro as our Smoggie Queens find a place of pride for themselves in their small corner of the UK. Showing what the North East is made of and the resilience of the queer community, the gang forge ahead with new relationships and rekindle some old ones, all while they cement those chosen family bonds.

Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy said:

“Smoggie Queens is back—along with the wigs, the big laughs, and the brilliantly chaotic energy that made us fall in love with Dickie and the gang. This show is something special.”

Smoggie Queens is a Hat Trick production for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. Catch up with the first series on BBC iPlayer.