More New Tricks For BBC One

A fifth series of the hit BBC One drama New Tricks has been green lit following the hugely successful current run of series four.

Made by Wall To Wall Television, New Tricks returned to BBC One in April 2007 and it has done consistently well, with audiences regularly breaking the 8 million adult mark (see Ageing Cops Continue To Shine).

Starring Amanda Redman, Dennis Waterman, Alun Armstrong and James Bolam, filming on the new eight-part series will begin in London later this year.

Tom Sherry, head of drama, Wall To Wall, said: “Against tough competition, New Tricks has dominated its Monday night 9pm slot, which is a tribute to the writers and a talented cast. I am delighted that the BBC has shown its continued support for this much loved show by commissioning a fifth series and look forward to building on its success.”

Created by Roy Mitchell and Nigel McCrery, New Tricks follows a team of grumpy retired coppers back on the job investigating unsolved and cold cases. Firmly stuck in the past, their unorthodox policing methods clash with the political correctness of a modern Met.

Eleanor Moran, BBC executive producer, said: “Thanks to its fantastic cast and brilliantly witty scripts, New Tricks is a huge favourite with the audience. We’re delighted that it will be coming back for a fifth series.”

Alex Graham, chief executive, Wall To Wall, added: “Not only is New Tricks that rare thing – a cop show which is genuinely funny – but it also showcases some of the best acting talent in the UK. It has grown its audience year-on-year to become one of the best loved shows on television and one that Wall To Wall is proud to be associated with.”

New Tricks will be executive produced by Tom Sherry and Alex Graham for Wall To Wall Television and Eleanor Moran for the BBC. It is commissioned by Jane Tranter, controller, BBC fiction and Peter Fincham, controller, BBC One.

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