Louis Theroux Interviews is to return for a second series. The BBC has ordered another round of celebrity sit-downs from the 52-year-old documentary-maker.
Theroux has promised "intimate access" to more "big stars" after high-profile guests including Stormzy and Dame Judi Dench featured in the first season. He said: “It was a huge pleasure making the first series of Louis Theroux Interviews and I’m thrilled it connected with audiences and now we’re allowed to make some more.
“Massive thanks to the BBC for believing in the idea and for supporting us every step of the way. Expect more big stars, intimate access and three times Bafta-winning excellence from yours truly.”
Theroux is well known for his documentaries investigating extreme political groups, cults, gangs and other fringe communities. But Louis Theroux Interviews saw him adopt a more traditional interview style, often in the home of his subject.
The first series saw Theroux given exclusive access to Brit award winner Stormzy during an interview in his living room and visits to his recording studio and local worship group. Theroux met stage and screen star Dame Judi in her countryside home and was also invited on stage in the West End.
Clare Sillery, head of commissioning documentaries, said: “It is testament to Louis’ skill and genuine curiosity about people that in a series featuring very different individuals, he was able to make such an engaging set of films. With a range of subjects from Dame Judi Dench to Yungblud, it is impossible to pick a favourite episode.
“I am so delighted he’s making more and cannot wait to see the line up for the next series.” Louis Theroux Interviews, consisting of six 45-minute episodes, is produced by Mindhouse Productions for BBC Two and iPlayer.
