York crime drama to return for second series - with BAFTA winning actress
A HIT crime drama, set in York, will be returning for a second series this year - with a new BAFTA winning actress joining the cast.
Patience, a Channel 4 drama set in York which tells the story of a young woman with autism who works in the criminal records department for 'City of York Police'.
The first series, which premiered on January 8 of this year, was the biggest drama of the year for Channel 4 – averaging 4.2 million viewers per episode – and has announced a return to screens with a new eight episode series.
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The new series will see Patience, played by Ella Maisy Purvis, continue her work in the police but when a new boss, played by BAFTA winner Jessica Hynes, brings a new management style to the team, the two find it tricky to navigate.
Ella Maisy Purvis, who plays Patience, said: "The response and popularity of Series 1 was staggering, so I am beyond thrilled to dive back into the world of Patience for a Series 2, especially because we have some brilliant new cases to crack. Buckle up!"
BAFTA Jessica Hynes will be joining the cast of Patience (Image: Provided) Jessica Hynes added: 'I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Patience as DI Frankie Monroe – I hugely enjoyed the first series as a viewer and looking forward to joining the team for the second series to be in the middle of the action.'
Love is also in the air in this series as Patience begins a relationship with a work colleague Elliot and the police department - all whilst the team solve crimes in iconic York locations, such as the Minster.
Filming for the first series took place around York (Image: Dylan Connell) The second series will see the return of regular cast members Nathan Welsh as DS Jake Hunter, Mark Benton as Calvin Baxter, Adrian Rawlins as Douglas Gilmore, Ali Ariaie as DC Will Akbari, Connor Curren as Billy Thompson, Liza Sadovy as Dr. Loretta Parsons and Tom Lewis as Elliot Scott.
Jo McGrath, Chief Creative Officer at Eagle Eye Drama, says: 'We're so proud of Patience's success in the UK and the extended recommission is a real testament to the quality of our cast and talented crew, guided by our outstanding director Maarten Moerkerke. Series 2 promises to be even more action packed, culminating with a nail-biting hostage storyline and a shocking family revelation for Patience."
The first series of Patience is still available to watch on the Channel 4 website.
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