Bodyguard writer Jed Mercurio has revealed he already has plans for a second series of the BBC drama. Bodyguard writer Jed Mercurio has revealed he already has plans for a second series of the BBC drama. Starring Keeley Hawes as the Home Secretary and Richard Madden as the officer assigned to protect her, Bodyguard has proven a hit with viewers, pulling in consolidated viewing figures of 10.4 million for its first episode last month. This is the highest launch figure for any new drama across all UK channels since 2006, according to the BBC. Jed Mercurio (Ian West/PA)Mercurio, who also penned another of the corporation’s hit dramas, Line Of Duty, told the Daily Mirror he already has ideas for the next series.

Source: Irish Independent September 08, 2018 06:00 UTC