‘Smoggie Queens’ Renewed For Season 2 By BBC - IMDb
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What it is: Smoggie Queens is a BBC comedy series rooted in Middlesbrough’s LGBTQ+ community, following a group of drag queens and their chosen family. It has been described as heartfelt and camp, with a mix of humorous and warm moments. [sources used: multiple entertainment outlets and fan guides]
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Latest status: The show was renewed for a second series and is expected to continue on BBC platforms (BBC Three/iPlayer) with the core cast returning. Production updates and press coverage confirmed the renewal and return in 2025. [sources: Digital Spy, BBC-related press coverage, and industry reporting]
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Release pattern: The first series debuted in late 2024 with subsequent broadcasts and streaming on BBC services; the second season announcements circulated in early to mid-2025, with expectations of continued arrival on iPlayer and BBC schedule. [sources: WhatToWatch guide and Broadcast/ Deadline-style reporting]
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Notable cast/creative: Phil Dunning stars as Dickie and executive producer/writer; returning cast includes Mark Benton (Mam), Alexandra Mardell (Lucinda), and others, with ongoing collaboration from Hat Trick Productions and BBC. [sources: cast announcements and press coverage]
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