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BBC's 'The Split Up': Meet the New Divorce Lawyers
15 Jun
Summary
- A new anthology series, 'The Split Up', focuses on divorce lawyers.
- The show is set in Manchester and features a new cast of characters.
- Ritu Arya stars as Aria Kishan, poised to lead a law firm.
The universe of the acclaimed drama 'The Split' is expanding with a new anthology series, 'The Split Up'. This fresh installment shifts the setting to Manchester's high-pressure, high-net-worth divorce circuit. The series aims to capture the emotional resonance of the original while introducing an entirely new ensemble of characters and narratives.
Viewers will follow Ritu Arya as Aria Kishan, a dynamic lawyer on the cusp of taking over her father Dhruv's (Sanjeev Bhaskar) firm, Kishan Law. Aria navigates professional challenges alongside her siblings Maya, Kav, and partner Neal.
The cast boasts notable actors, including Ritu Arya from 'The Umbrella Academy' and Sanjeev Bhaskar from 'Unforgotten'. Other cast members include Aysha Kala, Arian Nik, Danny Ashok, Dimitri Leonidas, Mawaan Rizwan, Sindhu Vee, Victoria Ekanoye, and Tom Forbes. The series will also feature guest appearances from well-known personalities like Lenny Henry and Jane Horrocks.
While a definitive release date has not yet been announced, 'The Split Up' is anticipated to premiere later this year. Further details are expected from the BBC as the launch approaches.
