Following its triumphant return to BBC One, Wall To Wall’s hit drama New Tricks has been commissioned for a sixth series for broadcast in 2009.

New Tricks stars Amanda Redman, as Superintendent Sandra Pullman, and Dennis Waterman, Alun Armstrong and James Bolam as her team of ex-coppers brought out of retirement to investigate unsolved cases from the past.

With ratings peaking at an impressive 9.24 million the current run of New Tricks has comprehensively dominated its slot and has regularly been the most watched programme of the evening.

And, according to BARB’s Top 70, it has been the most watched programme on British TV for the weeks ending 13 July, 3 August and 10 August 2008.

New Tricks has also enjoyed huge international success, selling to more than 50 territories.

Tom Sherry, Executive Producer for Wall To Wall, says: “The audience’s response to the current series of New Tricks shows that it continues to appeal to its loyal fans whilst also attracting new viewers.

“Amanda, Dennis, Alun and James have brought real depth, warmth and humour to their characters, but I know there is still much more we can do with the series.

“It is the show’s ability to be both humorously entertaining and, from time to time, tackle darker issues which keeps all the team keen to come back and make next year even better.”

Eleanor Moran, Executive Producer, BBC Independents, says: “‘BBC Drama is delighted that New Tricks will be returning in 2009 for a sixth series.

“James, Alun, Dennis and Amanda are a dream team of talent that BBC One viewers have taken to their hearts and we’re proud to present the new series to its millions of fans next year.”

Filming on the new eight-part series will begin later this year at Pinewood Studios and on location in and around London.