Suranne Jones has issued a passionate statement as the news that her BBC show has been axed was confirmed. It has been announced that Gentleman Jack will not be renewed for a third season by HBO.
The former Coronation Street star played Anne Lister in the period drama which was based on the real-life diaries of landowner Anne, documenting her relationships with women. This included her marriage to Ann Walker, played by Sophie Rundle, which is believed to be Britain's first known lesbian wedding.
Confirming the show will not be renewed, the network told Deadline : "HBO will not be moving forward with a third season of Gentleman Jack When we began this journey more than five years ago, we knew the series' creator Sally Wainwright had a uniquely compelling vision.
