York TV drama set to begin filming second series

A hit TV drama set in York is due to start filming its second series next month.

Airing earlier this year, Channel 4's Patience became the broadcaster's biggest drama of 2025 so far and averaged 4.2 million viewers.

The drama follows police archivist Patience Evans, a young autistic woman who brings her "unique insight into a series of perplexing cases".

Alison Kee, the show's executive producer, said: "We're really delighted it has been recommissioned and obviously York is the big star of the show for us."

The second series will run over eight episodes and will see the return of Ella Maisy Purvis as Patience Evans, Nathan Welsh as Det Sgt Jake Hunter and Mark Benton as Det Ch Insp Calvin Baxter.

Bafta-winning actor Jessica Hynes will take on the role of new boss Det Insp Frankie Monroe and "roar through the streets of York on her motorbike", according to Ms Kee.

City landmarks including Clifford's Tower, the Shambles and York Minster will feature in the show again.

Purvis, 21, previously described filming in York as "magical".

"The response and popularity of series one was staggering, so I am beyond thrilled to dive back into the world of Patience," she said.

The second series is set to be released in 2026, although a specific date is yet to be confirmed.

Ms Kee added: "We're hoping the show will look bigger and better than before."

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