BBC The Split Up’s future confirmed after ‘unfinished business’

The BBC has addressed the future of The Split Up , after fans were left begging for more. The six-part series followed The Split , which starred Nicola Walker and a female-led family law firm, with all the trials and tribulations of her marriage breaking down. Fans were left devastated at the legal drama coming to an end with a two-part special in 2024, but not long later, the BBC announced The Split Up would be coming to fill the void. Set in Manchester, the series followed “the charged world of Manchester’s high-net-worth divorce circuit” and the Kishan Law family - “a powerhouse British-South Asian family firm, and the go-to for the city’s elite”. Ritu Arya starred as Aria Kishan, who was stepping up to take over the firm from her father Dhruv (Sanjeev Bhaskar), with the cast also including Aysha Kala, Arian Nik and Danny Ashok, playing her siblings and partner. The BBC synopsis went on to tease: “In The Split Up, the death of Aria’s mother has cast a new light over succession plans for Dhruv, who has begun to wonder if his daughter can, or should, take on this responsibility single-handedly. “Aria’s relationship is placed under scrutiny too with the wedding to long-term partner Neal on the horizon, but with their personal and professional lives so entwined it’s unclear if their relationship can withstand any more pressure - a problem further compounded when a former secret flame (Dimitri Leonidas) arrives in Manchester unexpectedly. “Alongside her siblings Maya and Kav, whose own relationships and loyalties are far from straightforward, Aria must navigate the splits that divide family and those we love – and ask herself: who should you live your life for?” The cast also included Mawaan Rizwan, Sindhu Vee and Shalini Peiris, and guest stars Lenny Henry and Jameela Jamil. It's now been confirmed the series will be back for a second run. The BBC announced fresh episodes would deliver "more loves, losses, secrets and lies for the Kishan family to unravel", reports Wales Online . Creator Ursula Rani Sarma said: "I'm absolutely delighted with the response to The Split Up. It means so much to see audiences embrace a family whose story reflects the diversity of our world. I'm thrilled to be bringing the Kishan family back for a second series, and my heartfelt thanks go to the BBC, Abi Morgan, Jane Featherstone and my incredible team, as well as everyone who tuned in and supported us. We can't wait to show you what happens next!" The Split producer Abi Morgan said: "I am delighted that The Split Up has found its audience and home at the BBC and look forward to what is next for Kishan Law under Ursula Rani Sarma and her brilliant creative team." Executive producer Jane Featherstone added: "Family and relationships are endlessly fascinating, and it's been wonderful to see audiences fall for the Kishans in all their complexity. For me, and my fellow EP, Bryony Arnold, working with Abi Morgan and Ursula Rani Sarma has been such a joy, and our remarkable cast have brought these characters to life with real humour and heart. We're incredibly proud of the whole team and thrilled to be working with the BBC on a second series - there's plenty of unfinished business at Kishan Law." Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, commented: "We're thrilled that The Split Up will return for a second series. Viewers have taken the Kishan family straight to their hearts and we'd like to thank Ursula Rani Sarma, Abi Morgan and the whole creative team for building a series packed full of warmth, wit, emotional truth and humanity. It's a pleasure to continue our creative partnership with SISTER Pictures and Little Chick, and we look forward to seeing what lies ahead." This follows an outpouring of praise from fans demanding a second series, with one viewer writing: "Just finished #TheSplitUp. Phenomenal television, beautifully written and the cast were absolutely fantastic. It deserves all the love that its "parent" show got and I'm sad that it's not been as recognised." Another enthused: "Loved it, look forward to season two!" while a further viewer added: "I think it's fantastic. Great seeing Sanjeev Bhaskar in another drama, and I loved the siblings. And wow so much happened. Can't wait for more." One more chipped in: "I've watched the whole series. Brilliant but left with a few cliff hangers!" while another declared: "Totally loved this. Binged the whole lot today. We need a season 2!!" Yet another echoed: "Hooked line and sinker - great watch!" with one fan exclaiming: "Just binge watched the whole lot! Addictive and loved it!" Creator Ursula Rani Sarma has previously spoken out about the show's prospects, telling Radio Times: "I think ideally, the dream is to have a minimum of three [seasons] like The Split had. It feels like a really wonderful length to really explore a proper journey in these characters' lives." She continued: "I mean, Abi [Morgan] did the wonderful special which took the family to a different location and a different duration, I thought that was wonderful, too. So, I would say, the dreaming phase can be endless and could take us many places. But personally, I would love a chance to really let these characters breathe for a minimum three series. That would be wonderful for me." The Split Up is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.