The BBC has confirmed today that The Living and the Dead won’t be returning for a second season.

Starring Colin Morgan (Merlin, Humans) and Charlotte Spencer (Glue), the supernatural drama debuted on BBC iPlayer in June and concluded on BBC One last month.

A BBC spokesperson told DS: “We are very proud of The Living and the Dead and would like to thank [creator] Ashley Pharoah and the fantastic cast and crew,”

They added: “However, in order to create room for new series and to keep increasing the range of drama on BBC One it won’t be returning.”

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