Filming has begun on the second series of the award-winning BBC sitcom, Smoggie Queens, which will be returning to iPlayer and BBC Three. The supporting cast has been revealed which sees returning characters from series 1 as well as some new faces.
Joining the cast for series 2 is BAFTA and Olivier award winning actor Monica Dolan (Appropriate Adult, Sherwood, Mr Bates vs The Post Office) as well as Amalia Vitale (Big Mood) and Freya Parker (Lazy Susan).
This new series promises to bring more laughs, with some excellent one liners from Dickie (Dunning), and a copious amount of joy for viewers. Dickie, Mam (Mark Benton), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Sal (Patsy Lowe) and Stewart (Elijah Young) are back in the Boro as our Smoggie Queens find a place of pride for themselves in their small corner of the UK.
Also returning is Drag Race royalty Michelle Visage, and actors Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders), Bill Fellows (Ted Lasso), Michael Hodgson (Vera), Lauryn Redding (Standing At The Sky's Edge), Peter McPherson (In From the Side), Neil Grainger (Hebburn), Michael Mather (It’s A Sin) and TV presenter Steph McGovern.
Phil Dunning says: "I'm so happy to see so many of the Smoggie family returning for Series 2,and over the moon to welcome the incredibly talented newbies. Can't wait to make TV and eat parmos with all of them.”
Showing what the North East is made of and the resilience of the queer community, the gang forge ahead with new relationships and rekindle some old ones, all while they cement those chosen family bonds. Expect more mad antics and chaotic energy as the Queens take you on (another) ride of your life!
Produced by Hat Trick Productions, the series is written and created by Middlesbrough native, Phil Dunning. Dunning was nominated for three BAFTAs in 2025 including ‘Male Performance in a Comedy Programme’ for his portrayal of Dickie. Additionally, he was recognised in the ‘Writer: Comedy’ category and was nominated for ‘Emerging Talent: Fiction’ in the BAFTA TV Craft Awards.
The first series won Best Comedy at the RTS North East Awards, whilst Dunning won Best Newcomer, and more recently the series won Best Comedy Programme at the Broadcast Digital Awards.
Broadcast details will be announced in due course.
