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BBC Two Doors Down confirms Christmas Special on the way with new cast photo
Two Doors Down was axed following the tragic death of the show's creator Simon Carlyle in 2023.
The BBC has confirmed that a Two Doors Down Christmas Special is on the way, just a couple of months after one of the stars teased its shock comeback. The Scottish comedy favourite is poised for a festive return this year.
The news comes after the tragic passing of the programme's creator, Simon Carlyle, at just 48 years old. The programme was axed in 2023 following Simon's death, but rumours had been swirling about a revisit.
Simon's writing partner Gregor Sharp initially said he felt unable to continue the series without Simon's creative contribution. However, both the cast and devoted viewers were delighted when whispers surfaced suggesting Gregor had reconsidered and was penning a Christmas episode.
Today, Thursday, July 17, BBC Scotland confirmed the return to Latimer Street by posting a photo of the much-loved cast including Elaine C Smith, Alex Norton, Jonathan Watson, and Arabella Weir reuniting for a festive episode.
Kieran Hodgson, 37, who portrays Gordon, previously told the Record: "The first day on set without Simon will be tough for everyone. He was such an integral part of the filming let alone the writing. He was there every day all day.
"He was our friend. He was giving us notes. He was supervising it and guiding it.
"Not to have him there will be really ghostly and I can imagine there will be some tears and some moments of silence."
Two Doors Down began as a standalone Hogmanay pilot in 2013, before taking three years to reach its first complete series on BBC2 in 2016.
The narrative revolves around Alex Norton and Arabella Weir as Eric and Beth Baird, their son Ian (Jamie Quinn) with his partner Gordon, portrayed by Kieran, and their eclectic Latimer Crescent neighbours.
This includes the forthright Christine (Elaine C Smith), the tempestuous Cathy and Colin (Doon Mackichan and Jonathan Watson), and the semi-newcomers Alan and Michelle, played by Grado and Joy McAvoy.
The series, which featured six seasons and four Christmas specials on BBC2, finally struck gold when BBC bosses decided to move it to BBC1 in 2022 for a festive special.
Tragically, Simon passed away in August 2023, just before the seventh series, which he had filmed, aired that November, missing the show's triumphant transition to prime time.
"It's lovely that Gregor feels he can write it now," Gordon added. "I'm sure it'll be just as brilliant as it ever was."
With the comeback official, anticipation is growing among viewers as to what adventures await the group when they reunite to shoot the Christmas Special . Some have already taken to social media to share their predictions.
But don't worry, we don't believe in any potential spoilers.
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