THE FATE of a hit BBC drama starring Lily Allen’s brother and a Skins legend has been revealed.

Two instalments of the hit period series have so far aired on the publicly funded corporation.

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Sex Education star Connor Swindells and former Skins actor Jack O’Connell star in SAS Rogue Heroes

Written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, it follows the story of an eccentric young officer David Stirling (Connor Swindells).

Based on Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book of the same name, we see him hospitalised in Cairo after a training exercise accident during World War II.

As he recovered, he thought of a radical plan to recruit the toughest, boldest and brightest soldiers to create a tiny undercover unit.

These special commando men will create utter mayhem, deep behind enemy lines.

According to TV Zone, the hit series has been given the go-ahead for a third outing.

The outlet reports that the drama is currently in pre-production and filming for the show is due to start this summer.

This is according to production listings that have been seen by the publication.

However, it reports that the BBC have not yet announced the recomission of the show or any potential air date.

This also includes casting, although huge stars have previously made appearances.

Bohemian Rhapsody star Gwilym Lee starred as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Stirling in the second series.

This was after Lily Allen‘s brother Alfie Allen, 38, played Lieutenant Jock Lewes in season one.

Other huge names to also appear on screen include House Of The Dragon personality Tom Glynn-Carney as Corporal Mike Sadler.

Esteemed actor Dominic West – known for his roles in The Crown and The Affair – played Lieutenant Colonel Dudley Clarke in both the first and the second series.

BBC crime dramas

The BBC is reopening case files on an all-star line-up of crime dramas this summer.

Here’s a refresher on the popular programmes which span six decades.

• Campion: Aired from 1989 to 1990, this detective drama series was adapted from novels by Margery Allingham and stars Peter Davison.

• Dalziel And Pascoe: A gritty detective drama series about a mismatched pair of policemen, based on the award-winning books by Reginald Hill. Aired from 1996 to 2007.

• Death In Paradise: A misanthropic detective inspector is assigned to a Caribbean island against his will. Premiered in 2011 and is still on air to this day.

• Happy Valley: Created by Sally Wainwright, this northern noir follows Sarah Lancashire as Sgt Catherine Cawood – tough, defiant and facing her traumatic past.

• Hinterland: Welsh drama starring Richard Harrington. Brooding DCI Tom Mathias uncovers secrets – and links to his troubled past amid mountainous terrain and close-knit villages. Aired from 2013 to 2016.

• Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Based on the novels of Elizabeth George, this drama series is about upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley and working class DS Barbara Havers. Aired from 2001 to 2007.

• Jonathan Creek: Starring comedian Alan Davies, this comedy-drama series follows a inventor of magic tricks who is often called in to solve puzzling murders. Aired from 1997 to 2016.

• Law & Order: Originally broadcast in 1978, this four-part drama series is about the British judicial system. Stars include Peter Dean and Derek Martin.

• Life On Mars: Beguiling science-fiction police drama following a Manchester policeman who travels back to 1973 following a car accident. Stars John Simm and Philip Glenister. Aired from 2006 to 2007.

• Luther: Crime drama series starring Idris Elba as DCI John Luther. Aired from 2010 to 2019, with a follow-up film released in 2023.

• Shetland: Detective drama starring Douglas Henshall, Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell, showcasing the dark side of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Premiered in 2013 and is still on air to this day.

• The Cops: Set in the fictional northern town of Stanton, this acclaimed, provocative police drama stars Katy Cavanagh, Rob Dixon and John Henshaw. Aired from 1998 to 2001.

• Waking The Dead: With a cast including Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston and Wil Johnson, this series follows a cold case team who unearths sleeping secrets, but sometimes the past is best left buried. Aired from 2000 to 2011.

• Wallander: Starring Sir Kenneth Branagh, Kurt Wallander is unable to unsee the dark crimes he’s tasked to investigate while Wallander’s job comes at a cost to his family and relationships. Aired from 2008 to 2016.

Rounding off the cast is Sofia Boutella is best known for her parts in Kingsman: The Secret Service, Star Trek Beyond, Atomic Blonde and the hit Netflix series, Rebel Moon.

This comes after the writer opened up about the future of the hit drama, after the action moved from North Africa to Europe for season two.

Steven Knight explained: “I think we were slightly worried about going into season two without the benefit of the desert and the scale and the beauty and the character that it provided.

“And when we set out to find, you know, what our new world of war would look like it was really important that we encountered civilians and we encountered real life and I think working in Croatia was across the board a really positive experience,” he admitted.

He added: “It absolutely delivers on what we needed … We want to take this to the end of the war, just a bit.”

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Series one and two of SAS Rogue Heroes are available to view on BBC iPlayer.