A new trailer has been released for The Split Up, the upcoming BBC legal drama from the makers of hit series The Split.
The six-part series will premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on Sunday 20 September, with all six episodes available to stream on iPlayer from the same date.
Episodes will also air on BBC One at 9pm on Sundays and Mondays from 20 September.
The Split Up release date and when it is on BBC One
The Split Up will be available on BBC iPlayer from Sunday 20 September, giving viewers access to all six episodes from launch.
The drama will also air on BBC One at 9pm on Sundays and Mondays, beginning on 20 September.
What is The Split Up about?
The Split Up follows rising legal star Aria Kishan, played by Ritu Arya, as she prepares to take over her family's powerful law firm in Manchester.
Kishan Law was founded by Aria's father Dhruv, played by Sanjeev Bhaskar, and has become the go-to firm for the city's elite.
Aria and her family represent a series of high-profile clients, with guest stars including Lenny Henry, Jane Horrocks and Jameela Jamil appearing throughout the series.
However, Aria's professional ambitions are complicated by pressures in her personal life as she prepares to marry her long-term partner Neal, played by Danny Ashok.
Their personal and professional lives are closely intertwined, while Aria's former secret flame Luke, played by Dimitri Leonidas, unexpectedly takes a job at Kishan Law.
Who stars in The Split Up?
Ritu Arya leads the cast as Aria Kishan alongside Sanjeev Bhaskar as her father Dhruv.
The series also stars Aysha Kala as Aria's sister Maya, Arian Nik as her sibling Kav, Danny Ashok as Neal and Dimitri Leonidas as Luke.
Mawaan Rizwan, Sindhu Vee, Shalini Peiris and Tom Forbes also appear in the series.
The Split Up also features guest appearances from Lenny Henry, Jane Horrocks and Jameela Jamil.
What happens to Aria's family in The Split Up?
Aria finds herself facing a major decision over whether she is ready to take responsibility for running Kishan Law alone.
Her father begins to question whether his daughter can, or should, take on the responsibility of leading the family firm.
The family are also grieving the recent death of Aria's mother, while her siblings Maya and Kav face their own complicated relationships and loyalties.
Aria is ultimately forced to consider who she should live her life for as her family, career and relationships collide.
The Split Up brings a new family, new city and new relationships to the world of high-net-worth divorce law.
The drama puts a British South Asian family at the centre of the story while exploring the relationships and divisions that can affect those closest to us.
The series is created by Ursula Rani Sarma, based on The Split, which was created by award-winning writer Abi Morgan.
The Split Up is produced by SISTER Pictures in association with Abi Morgan's Little Chick for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
The series is directed by Shamim Sarif and Khurrum M Sultan, with Natasha Romaniuk serving as producer and Kasheina Vencatasawmy as associate producer.
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