BBC confirms future of two beloved series with 'big name talent'

03 May 2023 , 08:34
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BBC confirms future of two beloved series with 'big name talent'
BBC confirms future of two beloved series with 'big name talent'

THE BBC has confirmed the future of two series with 'big name talent' in a scheduling update.

Broadcasters including the Beeb have recently been culling a number of shows.

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The BBC has confirmed the fate of two beloved showsCredit: BBC
Martin Compston will be back exploring with his best friend Phil
Martin Compston will be back exploring with his best friend PhilCredit: BBC
Ben Fogle has also had his show Scotland’s Sacred Islands renewed due to popular demand
Ben Fogle has also had his show Scotland’s Sacred Islands renewed due to popular demandCredit: BBC

But it's good news for Martin Compston and Ben Fogle fans as their shows are coming back.

Line of Duty star Martin's Northern Fling has been recommissioned for a second instalment.

It's the sequel from his first series that was billed as the Scottish Fling.

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The show will see the 38-year-old and his best friend Phil MacHugh embark on an adventure heading North.

The pair will start in Shetland before the series will take them all the way to Norway.

Speaking about the second series, Martin teased: “Me and my buddy, Phil MacHugh, are off again, this time to Norway which means ‘Way of the North’…

“North for some conjures up images of cold bleakness and a tough life, but is it really that? I don’t think so.  We are heading to Norway to get some real northern exposure to the life and the people, at work and having fun.”

Meanwhile, presenter Ben Fogle's Scotland’s Sacred Islands has been recommissioned after a hugely successful first series.

The BBC has ordered four brand new episodes as Ben continues his journey of exploring the landscapes and beliefs of several islands.

Ben said: “I’m thrilled to be continuing my spiritual odyssey across some of Scotland’s most special and secret places.

"I travel the world meeting extraordinary people in beautiful lands but the Scottish islands have a magic all of their own.

"Their shared communities and deep connection with the land, air and sea are what I want to explore."

Both shows are expected to broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer later this year.

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Both shows are expected to broadcast later this year
Both shows are expected to broadcast later this yearCredit: BBC

Alex Doyle

Scotland, Line of Duty, BBC ONE, BBC, martin compston

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