New BBC drama The Split Up is the 'high-pressure' spinoff of hit Nicola
Walker legal drama we've been waiting for and its trailer feels even more dramatic

Date:
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:47:13 +0000

Description:
If you loved hit BBC legal drama The Split starring Nicola Walker, new
spinoff series The Split Up looks unmissable and so is its new trailer.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter BBC reveals trailer and first-look images for new legal drama The Split Up The series is a spinoff of popular 2018 drama The Split starring Nicola Walker New cast includes Ritu Arya, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Aysha Kala, Arian Nik and Danny Ashok BBC has dropped the trailer and first-look images for new legal drama The Split Up , which will be a spinoff series of the popular drama The Split starring Nicola
Walker .

Across six episodes, the new drama is set to follow a family story set inside the high-pressure world of Manchesters high-net-worth divorce circuit. In short, we're combining all the heart of The Split but with a new setting, characters and storylines. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

Created by Ursula Rani Sarma rather than original show creator Abi Morgan,
The Split will be used as a springboard for new material rather than The
Split Up being a continuation.

Watch the trailer below, and I'm sure you'll agree that the new series looks even more intense than what we've seen before, and means an unmissable binge-watch is on our hands. You may like New BBC series Mint releases first trailer for unconventional crime drama New BBC crime drama The Cage with Sheridan Smith is spine-chilling say cast Beyond Paradise season 4 cast totally game for BBC crime drama crossover The Split Up trailer is a world away from BBC's The Split, but the stakes feel even higher First Look: The Split Up - BBC - YouTube Watch On In the above clip, we follow Aria Kishan (Ritu Arya), a fast-rising star of Kishan Law. She's poised to step up and take the mantle from her father Dhruv (Sanjeev Bhaskar) and Arias siblings Maya (Aysha Kala), Kav (Arian Nik), and partner Neal (Danny Ashok).

As the BBC explains: "The death of Arias mother has cast a new light over succession plans for Dhruv, who has begun to wonder if his daughter can, or should, take on this responsibility single-handedly. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

"Arias relationship is placed under scrutiny too, with the wedding to long-term partner Neal on the horizon, but with their personal and professional lives so entwined its unclear if their relationship can
withstand any more pressure a problem further compounded when a former
secret flame (Dimitri Leonidas) arrives in Manchester unexpectedly.

It continues, "Alongside her siblings Maya and Kav, whose own relationships and loyalties are far from straightforward, Aria must navigate the splits
that divide family and those we love and ask herself: who should you live your life for?"

Tense! On top of that, we can expect guest star appearances from Lenny Henry, Jane Horrocks and Jameela Jamil.

The Split Up is set to arrive on BBC and BBC iPlayer later in 2026. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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