The BBC a brand new full series of Two Doors Down is in the works, and fans couldn’t be more excited.
In 2025, a Christmas special was released, two years after the death of the show’s co-creator Simon Carlyle at the age of 48.
The episode was penned solely by Gregor Sharp, who said at the time: ‘I think we all felt we wanted to make sure that Simon would have approved, adding: ‘The togetherness that everyone’s shown has really helped us all just get through it and it’s made this quite a happy and joyous experience to be back together again.’
Now, it has series eight is officially on the way, with Sharp saying in a new statement: ‘It was a lot of fun putting the band back together for the Christmas episode last year, so I’m really excited to be coming back with some new tunes, which we hope will turn out just as special.
‘The cast are the most talented group of performers you could wish for, and I can’t wait to get started.’
Following on from last year’s Christmas episode, the synopsis from the BBC reads: ‘With its trademark blend of sharp character comedy and domestic disaster, the new series, set and filmed in Glasgow, drops us right back into the wonderfully claustrophobic and painfully familiar world of Latimer Crescent.’
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Fans immediately shared their delight over the news, with KayleighKitson writing on X: ‘Just seen we are getting another series of Two Doors Down! Yasss! A win for Scottish TV 🏴.’
‘Two Doors Down coming back for an eighth season, MAYBE THERE IS A GOD,’ AdamRobert98 added.
Returning members include Arabella Weir as Beth, Alex Norton as Eric, Jonathan Watson as Colin, Doon Mackichan as Cathy and Elaine C Smith as Christine.
Joy McAvoy will also be back as Michelle, with Kieran Hodgson as Gordon, Graeme Stevely as Alan and Jamie Quinn as Ian.
Speaking about the upcoming new season, Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy, praised the show for the legacy its had ever since it premiered in 2013, with viewers remaining invested in the characters 13 years later.
‘Eight series in, and the team are still making a world that audiences properly love spending time in,’ he said.
‘That’s no mean feat, and it’s a huge credit to the talent, care and commitment behind the show. We’re really proud to bring it back for another series.’
Two Doors Down is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Series 8 will be coming to BBC iPlayer, BBC One and BBC Scotland.
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