Smoggie Queens to return for Series 2
- Smoggie Queens will return to BBC Three later in 2025 for a second series
- "Expect more mad antics and chaotic energy as the Queens take you on (another) ride of your life!"
- Creator Phil Dunning says: "Really made up that the BBC have recommissioned Smoggie Queens"
BBC Three has ordered a second series of Smoggie Queens, the Middlesbrough-based sitcom written by and starring Phil Dunning.
Launched in November, Smoggie Queens tells the story of volatile Dickie (played by Dunning) along with drag queen Mam (Mark Benton), self-styled hun Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), awkward Sal (Patsy Lowe) and newcomer Stewart (Elijah Young) as they navigate love and life. The show recently won Best Comedy at the RTS North East Awards, with Dunning taking home the Best Newcomer trophy at the ceremony too.
The BBC says: "Series 2 promises to bring more slapstick and silly laughs, with some excellent one liners from Dickie, and a copious amount of joy for viewers.
"Dickie, Mam, Lucinda, Sal and Stewart are back in the Boro as our Smoggie Queens find a place of pride for themselves in their small corner of the UK.
"Showing what the North East is made of and the resilience of the queer community, the gang forge ahead with new relationships and rekindle some old ones, all while they cement those chosen family bonds. Expect more mad antics and chaotic energy as the Queens take you on (another) ride of your life!"
Phil Dunning comments: "Really made up that the BBC have recommissioned Smoggie Queens. I've pencilled it in my diary."
The show's producer, Chris Jones, adds: "So glad we get to go back to the Boro for more Smoggie Queens. Really grateful to the BBC for giving this big old queer show another run."
Jimmy Mulville from Hat Trick Productions, the company that makes the show, says: "We all need a feel-good, laugh out loud show to watch, so thank God Smoggie Queens is coming back! Who doesn't want to hang out with the funniest, craziest and most lovable crew on telly at the moment."
Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy, notes: "Smoggie Queens is back - along with the wigs, the big laughs, and the brilliantly chaotic energy that made us fall in love with Dickie and the gang. This show is something special."
Gayle Woodruffe from North East Screen - a funding organisation supporting the production - says: "We're thrilled that North East Production Fund supported Smoggie Queens is back for season two, and excited to see what Dickie and his chosen family get up to next. Continuing to work with the great team at Hat Trick allows us to create even more pipelines to industry for our brilliant on and off screen talent."
Series 2 of Smoggie Queens will be on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer later in 2025.