New Tricks Series 6 commissioned for BBC One
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.
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I favourite show by far, hope it is on Hawaiian TV so I can enjoy while away…..looking forward to the new series…
I am a huge fan of “New Tricks”. Can’t wait for Series 6 to aire.
I live in Wisconsin, USA> Have purchased the frist four seasons from Amazon/UK after seeing some on PBS. Am most anxious to purchase seasons 5 and 6. Writing and performances are just top rate.
I find this series to be one of the best on tv. I find the characters fresh and very entertaining to watch and think the storylines are brilliant in there own right for each episode. Cant wait for series 6 to be aired in the coming year
Love this show more with each episode….please keep New Tricks coming!!!
when does new series air so i do not miss any eppisodes. thank you
New Tricks is a real masterclass of character acting and script writing. An absolute joy to watch. This really is television worth staying home for.
I have watched every episode over and over again, and I am looking forward to series 6. It is definatley a winner.
Hi New tricks is humourous and easy watching. All the actors work well together. I recon this will run and run