New Tricks Series 5 to be made
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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.
Despite her best efforts to keep them on the straight and narrow, their boss Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman (Amanda Redman) has to concede that sometimes the rules are there to be broken.
New Tricks is unconventional, original and entertaining – a detective series with a difference.
Eleanor Moran, BBC Executive Producer, said: "Thanks to its fantastic cast and brilliantly witty scripts, New Tricks is a huge favourite with the audience. We're delighted that it will be coming back for a fifth series."
Alex Graham, Chief Executive, Wall To Wall, added: "Not only is New Tricks that rare thing – a cop show which is genuinely funny – but it also showcases some of the best acting talent in the UK. It has grown its audience year-on-year to become one of the best loved shows on television and one that Wall To Wall is proud to be associated with."
New Tricks will be executive produced by Tom Sherry and Alex Graham for Wall To Wall Television and Eleanor Moran for the BBC. It is commissioned by Jane Tranter, Controller, BBC Fiction and Peter Fincham, Controller, BBC One.
Lara: TVO doesn't care a fig for their customers. They like us to send money, though.
18 Aug 08 at 9:17 pm
Her name is Kellie Bright and she played the daughter in 'The Upper Hand'
22 Jul 08 at 11:20 pm
in series 5 episode 3 the radio episode there was a woman called sarah who was married to the dj. i would like to know what she has been in before and her name
22 Jul 08 at 10:34 pm
A wonderful series sorely missed in Ontario, Canada though we are getting spotty broadcasts of series 4 on TVO. This is the only non-pay channel in Ontario which shows decent UK programming.
Dalziel and Pascoe disappeared several years ago and never returned. I hope the same thing doesn't happen to New Tricks.
21 Jul 08 at 7:30 pm
is the new series going to be aired soon and if so what date will it start?
7 May 08 at 11:06 am
I would also like to see this series to come to Canada.
1 May 08 at 5:27 pm
When will the series be shown in Ontario, Canada?
3 Feb 08 at 5:34 am
When will the next series of New Tricks actually be screened, Please
2 Feb 08 at 9:19 am
The best show for all the best reasons - writing, plot, acting. We're watching the DVDs again and noted an unusal moment in the last episode of Series 2. Sandra actually knocked back more food! Roll on Series 5 (and more!!!)
30 Jan 08 at 12:10 am
New Tricks is a very watchable series, I have seen most of the episodes two or three times over. I would love to know when the next series is going to be shown. Barbara Naylor
4 Jan 08 at 10:36 pm
I live in the US and have purchased DVD series 1-3. I am awaiting series 4 to be available on DVD. The characters each have enough of their own stories to make the shows interesting.
cheers to the writers and cast!
19 Dec 07 at 4:23 pm
I live in Australia and we have just seen the final episode of Series 4. I would have been mad if there hadn't been any more! We just have to have a follow-up to the final story about Sandra's father and have some final "closure" with Jack.....
18 Nov 07 at 11:38 pm
I hope it does not suffer the fate of some long running series, which deteriorate when they have been kept going too long.
17 Nov 07 at 11:04 pm
when does series 5 start?
24 Sep 07 at 4:19 pm
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