Belfast-based police drama Blue Lights is to return for a second six part series.
Blue Lights launched on BBC One and BBC iPlayer last month to five-star reviews. It follows three rookie police officers working in Belfast and was filmed on location in Northern Ireland.
The BBC drama series has thrust Belfast onto our screens, showing a contemporary reflection of what it is like to be an officer in Northern Ireland.
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Created by Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson, it is made by Two Cities Television and produced with support from Northern Ireland Screen as part of their continued partnership with the BBC.
Set in modern-day Belfast, the series was filmed across Northern Ireland which only adds to its authenticity for locals enjoying the show.
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.
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 TV said: “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.”
Lindsay Salt, Director of Drama BBC, added: “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.”
Filming on series two begins this summer in Belfast and further casting will be announced in due course.
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