The BBC has axed acclaimed thriller Virdee after one series in a huge blow to TV fans despite its rave reviews. An insider told The Sun: 'There was a lot of hope that Virdee would work because it was a deviation for a crime series, and it did gain its own following.' It also saw the detective's Sikh family feel outraged that Harry decided to marry Saima (Aysha Kala), who is Muslim. In February 2025, A A Dhand said it felt like a 'very natural progression' for him to adapt Virdee into a TV series. Also, not been to Bradford for many many years and it actually looks quite nice now [sic].'

Source: Daily Mail February 20, 2026 09:57 UTC