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BBC drama The Split gets the nod for a second season

The Split
The Split

BBC One legal drama The Split - starring the likes of Stephen Mangan and Nicola Walker - has been green lighted for a second season.

Created by Abi Morgan, the show is based on the London divorce law circuit, and looks at modern marriage and divorce through the eyes of the Defoe family.

The high-flying Defoes work for their family law firm, apart from Hannah, played by Nicola Walker, who works for rival firm Noble & Hale.

The dramatic finale of the first six-part series ended on Tuesday night with Hannah having to choose between her husband Nathan (Stephen Mangan) and former partner Christie (Barry Atsma).

Abi Morgan said: "It's a delight and a privilege to bring The Split back for series two and to submerge myself once more into the world of Noble, Hale and Defoe and the lives of Hannah and her sisters."

She added that she thanks the "enthusiasm of viewers" and is excited for the show's return in 2019.

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