BBC releases first look at second series of Smoggie Queens

The BBC has released a first look at the second series of Smoggie Queens, according to the broadcaster. The first look includes images showcasing two Sky Sports legends, as shown in the release. Smoggie Queens is a comedy-drama series that debuted in 2024, per BBC information.

The series follows the lives of characters Dickie, Mam, Lucinda, Sal, and Stewart, based on the synopsis. Phil Dunning is the writer of Smoggie Queens, as stated by the BBC. Phil Dunning is a RTS winner and BAFTA-nominated Middlesbrough native, according to his profile.

The series was praised by BBC Three audiences for its depiction of friends trying to demonstrate love for a neglected town, based on viewer feedback. Viewers called the series 'hilarious' and 'perfect', as reported by the BBC. The BBC announced that the second series will 'bring even more chaos, heart and mischief than ever before', quoting the announcement.

The series is shot and based in Middlesbrough, as confirmed by production details. The series features actors Monica Dolan, Amalia Vitale, Freya Parker, Jeff Stelling, and Chris Kamara, per the cast list. Other returning cast members include Neil Grainger, Charlotte Riley, Peter McPherson, Lauryn Redding, Michael Mather, Bill Fellows, Michael Hodgson, Steph McGovern, and Michelle Visage, according to the BBC.

The series synopsis reveals that the second series picks up where the first left off in Middlesbrough, with the gang navigating love, friendship, and drama. Specific plot points include Dickie being single and on the hunt for romance, Mam facing ghosts from her past, Sal torn between Danni and Mel, Lucinda hitting a road bump with Neil, and Stewart embracing a fresh chapter, as detailed in the synopsis. The series will include events like date nights, coming-out parties, a male beauty pageant, and a football match, based on the synopsis.

The second series of Smoggie Queens will consist of six episodes, according to the BBC. The series is being directed by Tom Marshall from Ted Lasso, as announced. The exact release date in Spring for the second series of Smoggie Queens has not been announced.

The specific roles of new cast members like Monica Dolan and Amalia Vitale in the series are also unknown.