New Tricks

A fifth series of the hit BBC One drama New Tricks has been green lit following the hugely successful current run of series four.

Made by Wall To Wall Television, New Tricks returned to BBC One in April 2007 and has seen its audience figures increase week-on-week, reaching a series high of 8.8 million, a 38.5% share.

Starring Amanda Redman, Dennis Waterman, Alun Armstrong and James Bolam, filming on the new eight-part series will begin in London later this year.

Tom Sherry, Head of Drama, Wall To Wall, said: "Against tough competition, New Tricks has dominated its Monday night 9pm slot, which is a tribute to the writers and a talented cast. I am delighted that the BBC has shown its continued support for this much loved show by commissioning a fifth series and look forward to building on its success."

Created by Roy Mitchell and Nigel McCrery, New Tricks follows a team of grumpy retired coppers back on the job investigating unsolved and cold cases. Firmly stuck in the past, their unorthodox policing methods clash with the political correctness of a modern Met.