With peak ratings for the current series at 9.7m in the UK, the BBC has announced that it has re-commissioned detective drama New Tricks for a further two series.
Filming will begin later this year in London and the series will be broadcast in 2012 and 2013.
Richard Burrell, Executive Producer for Wall to Wall, which makes New Tricks for the BBC, said: "The show's ability to be warm and humorous and tackle darker issues simultaneously makes it distinctive from other crime dramas.
"The audience's response to the current series of New Tricks has been phenomenal and I'm delighted we are able to repay their loyalty with another two brand new 10-part series."
Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning, said: "New Tricks continues to grow and is a huge favourite with the audience, making it the highest rating drama on TV so far this year.
"Amanda [Redman], Dennis [Waterman], Alun [Armstrong] and James [Bolam] are a dream team that BBC One viewers have taken to their hearts and I'm thrilled the show will be back on our screens for two more years."
