These shows will finally make an exciting return to the BBC.

The BBC have confirmed the exciting return to six beloved shows. Alongside the emergence of new and acclaimed series, the broadcaster is experiencing a major surge in comebacks of its gripping and high-stakes fan favourites, one of which has been off screens for over a decade.

This marks a major programming overhaul as the BBC is shifting its streaming platform iPlayer to become "a go-to destination, rather than a catch-up service". During a 2024 speech, BBC Director of Drama Lindsay Salt outlined her vision for BBC Drama and stated: "My first priority for drama is currency. That means work that feels alive, that lives in and interrogates the present." With that, followed the recent announcement of major comebacks, which sparked major fan frenzy and is guaranteed to have viewers firmly glued to screens.

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After its season two finale aired in 2017, Suranne Jones will reprise her leading role in Doctor Foster for its highly anticipated third instalment.

The show was an overwhelming sensation when it first aired in 2015, with nearly 10 million people watching the finale of series two. It also achieved critical acclaim and National Television Awards for both series, with Suranne Jones winning a BAFTA for her role as Gemma Foster.

Speaking on its return, Lindsay stated: "It's a privilege to welcome Doctor Foster back to the BBC after almost a decade away.

"The extent to which the first two series gripped the nation is a credit to Mike's writing, the talented team at Drama Republic and our magnificent cast, and now we're ready to do it one more time in this epic final chapter. Bring it on!"

The Capture made its jaw-dropping return over the weekend with the first of six gripping weekly episodes.

The show, which concluded in 2022, picked up just months after the finale in which Carey (played by Holliday Grainger) exposed "Correction".

Paapa Essiedu will also reprise his role as Isaac Turner, alongside Indira Varma as news presenter Khadija Khan, Ben Miles as Danny Hart, Lia Williams as Gemma Garland, Ginny Holder as DI Nadia Latif, and Ron Perlman as CIA agent Frank Napier.

The BBC's hit sitcom Ghosts ended in 2023 with its fifth season and final Christmas special.

While the series will not make a comeback in its regular format, Ghosts will return with a feature film titled Ghosts: The Possession of Button House.

The original cast and creators, including Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Charlotte Ritchie and Kiell Smith-Bynoe, are returning for a new adventure, with a release expected around 2027.

Peaky Blinders aired its tension-filled finale in 2022, and after nearly four years, Thomas Shelby (played by Cillian Murphy) was back on screens.

The epic gangster thriller set in Birmingham made a gripping comeback with the feature film, The Immortal Man.

While it was released at selected cinemas earlier this month, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man will land on Netflix on Friday, March 20.

The hit Belfast-based drama, Blue Lights, became an instant success after its 2023 premiere. After two critically acclaimed seasons, it secured a 2025 BAFTA for Best Drama Series.

Thankfully for fans, the show is currently in production for its fourth instalment.

Bosses have confirmed the six-part series will focus on constables Grace Ellis, Tommy Foster, and Annie Conlon three years into their jobs.

In addition to a major storyline involving the murder trial of Sergeant Gerry Cliff (Richard Dormer), who returns to the show.

The beloved anti-corruption team of AC-12 will make an eagerly awaited comeback in Line of Duty.

After 12.8 million people tuned in to the 2021 season six finale, fans were sent into a frenzy when a brand new instalment was confirmed.

"Line of Duty is beloved by audiences and critics alike and its amazing ratings are a true testament to the success of Jed's writing, the work from the brilliant team at World Productions and the entire cast and crew," said Lindsay Salt, director of BBC drama.

"I'm so pleased that after four long years, Line of Duty will be back filming soon and can't wait for BBC viewers to be back on the edge of their seats."