Renewed: Hope Street

UK police drama Hope Street has been renewed for a second season.

Set in the fictional town of Port Devine on the Northern Ireland coast, the series follows the ups and downs of those working in the local police department as they deal with everyday policing in the seaside town.

Carla-Maria Lawson, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak, says: “I’m thrilled that we’ll be bringing back the beautiful backdrop of Northern Ireland to BBC One Daytime viewers. We’ve been asked over and over again to make a series two, so know our audiences will love to go back to Hope Street and pick-up where they left off.”

Diederick Santer, Chief Creative Officer at BritBox International, says: “We are delighted to be bringing the second season of Hope Street to our subscribers all around the world. With gripping stories, likeable characters and stunning locations, it really is a wonderful treat.”

Eddie Doyle, Head of Content Commissioning, BBC Northern Ireland, says: “Hope Street was a real hit with our audiences and was a great platform for local talent both in front of and behind-the-scenes. We are delighted to welcome back the cast and crew to Donaghadee for another exciting series and to find out what happened to Inspector Finn O’Hare after the tense series one cliffhanger!”

Richard Williams, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Screen, says; “We always had high hopes for Hope Street, we are delighted to see it recommissioned by BBC. As well as entertaining audiences across the UK and showcasing our beautiful locations, it provides a crucial training ground for local writers, directors and crew, and is an excellent opportunity for our homegrown acting talent.”

It screens in Australia on BritBox.