Smash-hit BBC thriller to return for third series – with filming to begin very soon

IT has been revealed that a hit BBC One thriller will be returning to our screens for a third series, four years after it was last on air.

The website TV Zone has announced that The Capture will start production of new story in the spring of 2025.

The revelation hasn’t been confirmed by the BBC but the website claims to have seen production listings confirming that plans for six new episodes are underway.

The drama follows the world of deepfakes, technological manipulation and international espionage in stories that feel very familiar and relevant to the real world today.

Series one aired in 2019 and followed the lead actor Holliday Grainger who portrays the role of Rachel Carey of the Homicide and Serious Crime Command.

Her case involves an alleged war criminal, Shaun, who is acquitted of offences in Afghanistan.

Upon his return to the UK he tries to rebuild his life but Shaun soon finds himself at the centre of a new investigation surrounding the disappearance of his own barrister.

The series looks at how CCTV footage and tech based evidence can be manipulated to the point where even Shaun starts to question what is real.

The soldier in question is played by Callum Turner, who The Sun recently revealed first, is now engaged to Pop icon Dua Lipa.

The Capture series landed Callum a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor and he's well known for his work in the Fantastic Beasts film franchise.

After series one received critical acclaim and pushed into the top 10 most requested shows on BBC Iplayer for the whole year, series two was soon announced.

Holliday Grainger reprised her role as Rachel Carey and she was once again plunged into the world of technological troubles.

This time a government minster, played by British actor Paapa Essiedu, is caught up in a deep fake campaign that threatens to undermine the country's whole news system.

Fans seem keen for the return of Holliday, who also stars in the BBC crime Drama ‘Strike’.

One took to socials to say: “Great news this is coming back! We all thought this would be cancelled, last saw it on our screens at the end of August 2022 with Holliday Grainger.”

Another said: “This is amazing news! Probably the best thing they have done in years”

The BBC have been approached for confirmation of the story but as of yet they are remaining tight lipped.