Overview
- The BBC released first-look images and the official cast for The Split Up, a six-part spin-off of Abi Morgan’s The Split.
- Ritu Arya stars as rising lawyer Aria Kishan opposite Sanjeev Bhaskar as her father Dhruv, who leads powerhouse firm Kishan Law.
- The synopsis points to family and succession turmoil after Aria’s mother dies, testing Aria’s career and relationship as a past love resurfaces.
- The ensemble features Aysha Kala, Arian Nik, Danny Ashok, Dimitri Leonidas, Mawaan Rizwan, Sindhu Vee, Shalini Peiris and Tom Forbes, with guest turns from Lenny Henry, Jane Horrocks and Jameela Jamil.
- Created by Ursula Rani Sarma with Abi Morgan as executive producer, the series is produced by Sister with Little Chick, directed by Shamim Sarif and Khurrum M Sultan, wrapped filming in January after a 2024 editorial pause and October 2025 start, will air on BBC One and iPlayer with BBC Studios handling global distribution, and has no announced date as outlets suggest a mid-2026 debut.