HBO & BBC Go for More Gentleman Jack

The BBC/HBO period drama Gentleman Jack, produced by Lookout Point, has been renewed for a second season.

Created, written and co-directed by Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax), Gentleman Jack wraps up its eight-episode first season on June 10. The series, which stars Suranne Jones (Doctor Foster, Save Me), tells the story of Anne Lister, a woman who had a passion for life and a mind for business and bucked society’s expectations at every turn.

“It’s so exciting that so many people have had such a positive response to Suranne’s exuberant performance as the brilliant, life-affirming Anne Lister and to Sophie Rundle’s beautiful performance as her courageous partner, Ann Walker,” said Wainwright. “I’m utterly delighted that we’ve been recommissioned, because there are so many more big, bold stories to tell about Anne Lister and Ann Walker. A massive thank you to the BBC and HBO and to everyone at Lookout Point.”

“I’m so thrilled that I will be joining Sally Wainwright on the second part of Anne’s journey,” added Jones. “We always dreamed there would be more, and now we get to play it all out. A huge thank you to the BBC, HBO and Lookout Point for giving us our second series. It’s such amazing and positive news. I love working with the brilliant and talented Sophie Rundle and can’t wait to create some more Lister and Walker moments with her too.”

“Gentleman Jack exudes sass and originality, and has been a huge hit with our BBC One audience,” said Piers Wenger, controller of BBC Drama. “We look forward to continuing Anne Lister’s journey with Sally, Suranne and the rest of the team.”

“I’m thrilled that viewers have embraced Anne Lister with the passion and positivity that she deserves,” added Lookout Point executive producer Faith Penhale. “Sally and Suranne’s achievement in bringing this remarkable and inspirational figure back to life has been quite incredible and we can’t wait to create the next chapter in Anne’s story.”