Award winning comedy Black Ops will return for series three. 

Chaotic but lovable duo Dom (Gbemisola Ikumelo) and Kay (Hammed Animashaun) are back, and they’ve been given their first undercover mission by MI5, with Dom as leader and Kay her undercover ‘asset’. Their mission: to uncover the identities of a secretive far-right terror group via a shady museum director selling off artefacts to fund them. But a figure from Kay’s past – a past he’d rather forget – resurfaces threatening the mission and Dom and Kay’s friendship. 

The pair once again battle to keep the nation safe in a high-wire caper taking in billionaires, a windsurfing incident and an impromptu trip to the Peak District.

Gbemisola Ikumelo says: “We’re back again and I’m so excited to step back into Dom’s shoes for series three and to share what shenanigans she gets up to. It’s such a gift to be creating the third iteration of this show, as we are all a well-oiled team of creatives now, who genuinely love and respect these characters and the world of Black Ops. We can’t wait to get started!”

Akemnji Ndifornyen says: “Three is the magic number, apparently, so we’re happy to bring the show back for a third run! From community support officers to MI5, whatever could be next for Dom and Kay? Two things are for sure though, it’s going to be a chaotic ride full of well-meaning blunders and, of course, Tevin will be keeping watch!"

Multi-award-winning hit comedy Such Brave Girls is also back for a third series and pinky promises to be genuinely uplifting. Josie (Kat Sadler), her sister Billie (Lizzie Davidson) and their mother Deb (Louise Brealey) are finally happy. They didn’t need men and the magic was in them all along. Pass the tissues! Just kidding, things are set to get worse for the family at the heart of the BBC’s feel-bad sitcom. 

The series launched in 2023 to huge critical acclaim for its fearless writing and unapologetic dark humour exploring love in all its ugly chaos. It won best scripted comedy alongside Emerging Talent: Fiction for Kat Sadler at the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards. 

Kat Sadler says: “An honour and a shock that the BBC would willingly let us rancid little worms back into the building. I promise I will make them regret this decision.”

Scottish sitcom Two Doors Down, made by BBC Studios Comedy, is set to return with a brand-new full series for BBC iPlayer, BBC One and BBC Scotland.

Series eight picks up exactly where the 2025 Christmas special left us. Beth (Arabella Weir) and Eric (Alex Norton) are still clinging to the hope of a quiet life, but their best efforts are no match for the relentless chaos supplied by neighbours Colin (Jonathan Watson), Cathy (Doon Mackichan) and Christine (Elaine C Smith). Meanwhile, Michelle (Joy McAvoy) is preparing for the new arrival, while Gordon (Kieran Hodgson) throws himself into further education. Alan (Graeme Stevely) and Ian (Jamie Quinn) return too, doing their level best to support their partners — with mixed results.

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. 

Writer and co-creator Gregor Sharp says: “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.”

BAFTA and double RTS award-winning comedy Things You Should Have Done, produced by Roughcut TV, has been recommissioned for a third series on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three.

Created from the unique comedy mind of Lucia Keskin, the six-part series will bring another dose of hilariously offbeat, dysfunctional family-sitcom.

The series, filmed and set in Ramsgate, Kent, will welcome back self-confessed ‘stay at home daughter’ Chi (Lucia Keskin), as she navigates her way through a list of 'Things You Should Have Done’ left by her late parents, with the aid of her dysfunctional remaining family Dave (Dan Fearn), Lucas (Jamie Bisping) and unhinged grief therapist Ruth (Bridget Christie).  

This series will see Chi set out to be a positive force in the world following a brush with the law. Meanwhile, step-cousin Lucas is by her side, doing the wrong things for the right reasons, Dave worries about the legacy he’s leaving behind, and Ruth has to turn therapy on herself when her life is shaken up.  

Lucia Keskin, writer and creator says: “Thanks BBC for making me have to get out of bed and work again. I’m very excited to work with my favourite people even more.” 

Pictures: 

Things You Should Have Done s3 - People: Dave (DAN FEARN), Lucas (JAMIE BISPING), Ruth (BRIDGET CHRISTIE), Chi (LUCIA KESKIN) | Credit: BBC/Roughcut TV

Such Brave Girls s3 – People: Josie (KAT SADLER), Billie (LIZZIE DAVIDSON), Deb (LOUISE BREALEY), | Credit: BBC/Various Artists Limited

Black Ops s3 – People: Dom (GBEMISOLA IKUMELO), Kay (HAMMED ANIMASHAUN) | Credit: BBC/James Stack 

Opening Up – People: Amy Gledhill | Credit: Ben Blackall

Two Doors Down – People: Michelle (JOY MCAVOY), Top row: L-R Alan (GRAEME ‘GRADO’ STEVELY), Colin (JONATHAN WATSON), Cathy (DOON MACKICHAN), Gordon (KIERAN HODGSON), Ian (JAMIE QUINN), Bottom: L-R Christine (ELAINE C SMITH), Beth (ARABELLA WEIR), Eric (ALEX NORTON), | Credit: Anne Binckebanck