{
  "id": 8688065,
  "title": "The Split Up creators want three seasons to tell full Split spinoff story on BBC iPlayer — and won't rule out a future Nicola Walker crossover",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/the-split-up-creators-want-three-seasons-to-tell-full-split-spinoff",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/streaming/bbc-iplayer/the-split-up-creators-want-three-seasons-to-tell-full-split-spinoff-story-on-bbc-iplayer-and-wont-rule-out-a-future-nicola-walker-crossover"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The creators behind the popular BBC iPlayer drama The Split have expressed their desire to continue the story in a spinoff called The Split Up. The series, which follows a powerhouse British South Asian family law firm, has already been praised for its rich character development and engaging plotlines. Writer Ursula Rani Sarma has hinted at the possibility of a three-season arc, stating that she only \"just getting started\" with the characters and their journeys.\n\nSarma also hinted at the potential for a crossover involving actress Nicola Walker, though she emphasized that nothing is off-limits and everything is up for consideration. Sarma added that the success of The Split inspired her to plan further ahead for The Split Up, noting that the show's \"natural richness\" makes it an appealing prospect for the BBC to invest in. With its diverse cast and captivating storytelling, The Split Up has already proven to be a hit with viewers, and fans are eagerly anticipating what the creators have in store for the next season.",
  "summary": "If you loved The Split, spinoff The Split Up arrives on BBC iPlayer from September 20. Could there be a full crossover in the future? Creators won't rule it out.",
  "key_points": [
    "Creators want three seasons for The Split Up spinoff",
    "Writer Ursula Rani Sarma not ruling out Nicola Walker crossover",
    "Success of The Split inspires further planning"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}