New photos and trailer released for The Split special – and we finally know who's getting married
We thought we has seen the last of the Defoe family when BBC's The Split came to an end after three seasons. But, we're in luck, as the hit legal drama is returning for a two-part special, titled The Split: Barcelona, with the release dates newly confirmed as Sunday 29 and Monday 30 December 2024.
That's right, our favourite lawyers will be returning to screen to explore the themes of love, legacy, and modern marriage against a stunning, Spanish backdrop for the new episodes, which are coming soon.
The Split special: Release date
The new limited series was announced in May with filming beginning around then, and the release date has now been confirmed as a two-parter, airing at 9pm on BBC One on both Sunday 29 and Monday 30 December.
The Split special: Latest news, photos and trailer
The BBC has just released new images and the first trailer from the upcoming The Split special, showing the cast getting stuck into the wedding celebrations. It's giving us Mamma Mia! vibes and we're very much into it...
Spoiler, but we also now know whose wedding will be taking place: Hannah and Nathan's eldest daughter, Liv (Elizabeth Roberts), will be tying the knot with partner Gael (Alex Guersman).
The trailer has also given us a sneak peek at Hannah's storyline, with her character revealing that she has been dating a new love interest: Archie, "a mysterious lawyer", played by Toby Stephenson.
Although things aren't plain sailing, as Hannah also reveals her fears around getting back into the dating game, telling Archie's character, "I'm scared of being alone; I'm scared of being with someone."
The BBC previously released first look images of the new The Split special, showing the cast (both old and new) enjoying the sun-soaked celebrations.
The photos gave us a first glimpse at Toby Stephens' character, Archie Moore, who plays an eligible family lawyer.
Currently, no first look trailer for The Split two-part special has been released but watch this space.
From whether the full cast will return to what the plot will be and more, here is everything we know about The Split special so far...
The Split special: Plot
The official synopsis for the new episodes is as follows: "We left the final series with Hannah and Nathan attempting to divide up their twenty years together, and trying to navigate their way through a 'good divorce', questioning whether that is even possible.
"Two years on, formidable family lawyer Hannah Defoe (Nicola Walker) and her family are back and have gathered for a beautiful wedding at a magnificent vineyard, nestled in Catalonia’s wine region.
"Set across one sun soaked weekend, The Split will encompass break-ups, reunions and like all good weddings, plenty of romance. As the sun rises over the glorious Spanish countryside, Hannah is compelled to banish the ghosts of her past and open herself up to the possibility of love again. Can she find the courage to take the leap into a new future?"
The Split special: Cast
Annabel Scholey, Nicola Walker and Fiona Button will reprise their roles for the special episodes, plus a host of new characters will feature including Toby Stephens (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Black Sails) as Archie Moore.
Other cast members confirmed to return for the Spanish extravaganza include Stephen Mangan, Deborah Findlay, Ian McElhinney, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Elizabeth Roberts and Alex Guersman.
The Split: Barcelona will air on BBC One at 9pm on 29 and 30 December. Both episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer from 29 December.
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