Second Series For Ashes To Ashes

Retro 80s drama Ashes To Ashes will return for a second series on BBC One.

The show, which ended its first series last night, has been recommissioned by the BBC following strong ratings and good feedback from fans.

Details of the new series are being kept under wraps at the moment, but Simon Crawford-Collins, executive producer and head of drama at Kudos, said that there is more fun in store: “The 80s have had a real revival over the past few months; Ashes To Ashes seems to have captured the imagination of the nation.

“I’m sure viewers will be desperate to know who’s back in the second series but for now they’ll just have to tune into the last episode of series one to find out.”

Julie Gardner, BBC Wales head of drama, who commissioned the second series, says: “I’m delighted Ashes To Ashes will return to BBC One next year.

“The series epitomises all that is great about BBC drama with its bold, confident storytelling and great characters. I can’t wait for more blue eyeliner, Quattro cars and 80s music to burst on to our screens in 2009!”

Filming on series two will begin in the summer and Ashes To Ashes will return to BBC One in 2009.

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