The Split Up returning to BBC One for a second series

The Kishan family are back!

BBC One has announced that its new legal drama, The Split Up, which launched in September, will return for a second series.

Based on Abi Morgan's The Split, The Split Up's story and characters are created by Ursula Rani Sarma and is filmed and set in and around Manchester.

Series one introduced us to the Kishan family, who run Kishan Law, a British-Asian high-net worth family law firm, known for their clientele and reputation, with Manchester’s elite coming to them for their excellence, integrity, and discretion.

We watched as the Kishans grappled with modern relationships and legal battles, navigating the splits that divide family and those we love.

Series two promises to bring more loves, losses, secrets and lies for the Kishan family to unravel and contend with in the legal heart of Manchester.

The Split Up stars Ritu Arya, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Aysha Kala, Arian Nik, Danny Ashok, Dimitri Leonidas, Mawaan Rizwan, Sindhu Vee, Shalini Peiris and Tom Forbes.

Speaking ahead of the show's return, writer Ursula Rani Sarma said "I’m absolutely delighted with the response to The Split Up. It means so much to see audiences embrace a family whose story reflects the diversity of our world. I’m thrilled to be bringing the Kishan family back for a second series, and my heartfelt thanks go to the BBC, Abi Morgan, Jane Featherstone and my incredible team, as well as everyone who tuned in and supported us. We can’t wait to show you what happens next!"

To which Abi Morgan added "I am delighted that The Split Up has found its audience and home at the BBC and look forward to what is next for Kishan Law under Ursula Rani Sarma and her brilliant creative team."

Made by SISTER Pictures in association with Abi Morgan’s Little Chick, the second series of The Split Up and will be executive produced by Abi Morgan, Jane Featherstone, Bryony Arnold, Ursula Rani Sarma, with Nawfal Faizullah for the BBC.

Speaking about The Split Up, Jane Featherstone said "Family and relationships are endlessly fascinating, and it’s been wonderful to see audiences fall for the Kishans in all their complexity. For me, and my fellow EP, Bryony Arnold, working with Abi Morgan and Ursula Rani Sarma has been such a joy, and our remarkable cast have brought these characters to life with real humour and heart. We’re incredibly proud of the whole team and thrilled to be working with the BBC on a second series - there’s plenty of unfinished business at Kishan Law."

To which the BBC's Director of Drama, Lindsay Salt added "We’re thrilled that The Split Up will return for a second series. Viewers have taken the Kishan family straight to their hearts and we’d like to thank Ursula Rani Sarma, Abi Morgan and the whole creative team for building a series packed full of warmth, wit, emotional truth and humanity. It’s a pleasure to continue our creative partnership with SISTER Pictures and Little Chick, and we look forward to seeing what lies ahead."

The Split Up will return to BBC One