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Rebecca Cook

BBC Two show to leave channel in huge schedule shake-up after six series

The BBC Two show Two Doors Down is set to leave the broadcasting channel in a new schedule shake-up after it was renewed for a seventh series.

The sitcom hit screens in 2016 with the trials and tribulations of the married couple, Eric and Beth Baird, played by Alex Norton and Arabella Weir, as they deal with their irritating neighbours.

The BBC has now confirmed that the production of the seventh series at Latimer Crescent will begin this summer, with the new episodes set to air later this year on BBC One.

Co-creators Simon Carlyle and Gergor Sharp said: “We're excited to be spreading our wings and lowering the tone as we introduce BBC One audiences to life in Latimer Crescent.”

Two Doors Down earned record-high ratings for its Christmas special last year, with 2.8million viewing the special across 30 days on all screens.

Two Doors Down earned record-high ratings for its Christmas special (BBC Studios/Alan Peebles)

Head of Comedy Josh Cole and BBC Studios Executive Producer Steven Canny said: “We couldn't be more proud of the success story that is Two Doors Down.

“It's an absolute joy to work on and loved by a large loyal fanbase that have embraced these families and neighbours as though their own over the years!

“We can't wait to get going on series seven and look forward to the move to BBC One.”

Director of Comedy Commissioning at the BBC Jon Petrie added: “Two Doors Down continues on its understated march towards classic BBC sitcom status with the last series pulling in some of its highest viewing figures to date.

Production of the seventh series at Latimer Crescent will begin this summer (BBC Studios/Mark Mainz)

“We're delighted to be doing more and are excited to see the show move to BBC One for a whole new legion of fans to enjoy.”

It comes after Two Doors Down star Joy McAvoy, who plays wrestler Grado's fiance Michelle, recently sparked speculation that the show could return for another run during an interview for BBC's Hogmanay show.

When asked of her future career plans she said: “And some more Two Doors Down. In the summer we're supposed to be filming that (series seven) but that's still to be confirmed.”

The comedy, which is filmed in Dumbarton, returned to screens in November last year and saw Siobhan Redmond brought in as Anne-Marie, Colin’s new love interest after Doon Mackichan, who played Cathy, quit.

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