ITV viewers will at last be able to catch up on one of the channel’s top period dramas as its follow up series lands next month.
Period drama Belgravia first aired on ITV five years ago, and now its follow up series is set to air in March.
The original Belgravia series aired in 2020, but the sequel Belgravia: The Next Chapter is finally landing in the UK[/caption]
UK viewers have been awaiting Belgravia: The Next Chapter, but it will now land on ITVX in March[/caption]
ITV has now confirmed all eight episodes will arrive on ITVX on Sunday, March 9.
The series was previously thought to be landing on February 23, but instead UK viewers have been waiting for two weeks.
The sequel series has already aired in the US via PBS in early 2024, but viewers in the UK have so far been unable to watch it.
The new series, titled Belgravia: The Next Chapter, will land on March 9 on ITVX and sees a return to the characters, but this time 30 years later.
In The Next Chapter, the plot follows a love story between Lord Frederick Trenchard (Ben Wainwright) and Clara Dunn (Harriet Slater).
Further cast members include The Last Kingdom’s Toby Regbo, EastEnders’ Sophie Thompson and The Power’s Alice Eve.
Set in 1841, it followed James (Philip Glenister) and Anne (Tamsin Greig) Trenchard.
Meanwhile, Frederick Trenchard from The Next Chapter is the couple’s grandson.
Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes penned the original Belgravia series.
However playwright and screenwriter Helen Edmundson is taking the reins this time for the new series.
Whilst UK viewers have been unable to watch the second Belgravia instalment, US viewers have devoured it and left positive reviews.
IMDB has reviews from fans who have watched the whole series and loved it, as one wrote: “I thoroughly enjoyed it and the final two episodes were extremely moving.”
Another shared: “The story had many elements to it and kept my attention and me entertained throughout. “
However some have shared criticism, particularly as they miss the writing of Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.
One review wrote: “Belgravia was written by Julian Fellow and his attention to details was visible everywhere.
“It wasn’t perfect, but it was interesting, the actors were good, the time period well presented. But this New Chapter feels like a high school play.”
Another shared: “This second season is yet another example of a great show taking a massive step down from a successful first season.”
Belgravia: The Next Chapter will be available on ITVX from Sunday 9 March.
Philip Glenister played James Trenchard[/caption]
Alice Eve is reprising her role as Susan Trenchard[/caption]
