Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth. Credit: BBC
Filming is now underway in Wales for the second season of hit show Death Valley.
Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth will return as the unlikely crime-solving duo John Chapel and Janie Mallowan.
The comedy-drama became a breakout success when it first aired, pulling in the largest UK overnight audience for a new scripted season in five years, averaging 4.6 million viewers across its run.
The new season will once again mix mystery with humour as John, a retired actor, and Janie, a witty Welsh detective sergeant, find themselves bickering through more strange cases.
Timothy Spall said: “I’m delighted that the show has been received so well, and audiences have embraced the warm and eccentric nature of John and Janie’s partnership. I’m really looking forward to revisiting this unlikely duo with the brilliant Gwyneth Keyworth as they take on more crime solving escapades in Wales.”
Gwyneth Keyworth added: “I’m so chuffed Janie and John get to bicker their way through some more deadly crime scenes. Thank you so much to everyone who watched and supported the show! I can’t wait to be back ‘corpsing’ with Timothy and the gang for series two!”
Familiar faces from the first season are also back, including Alexandria Riley, Steffan Rhodri, Melanie Walters and Rithvik Andugula.
Paul Doolan, Creator/Writer and Exec Producer, commented: “I’ve been delighted with the reaction to Death Valley and can’t wait to bring more John, Janie and Alan the cat to screens.
“I’m very excited for viewers to see where the next series takes them as we pit them against an array of cunning murderers and, more often than not, against each other.”
Death Valley will return to BBC One and iPlayer in the UK and BritBox elsewhere.
