Elizabethan teen spy Lady Grace Cavendish is set to return for a second season.
“The Lady Grace Mysteries,” which stars Evie Coles as the world’s first female teen detective working as a private spy for Queen Elizabeth I, launched on BBC children’s network CBBC and streaming platform iPlayer in April.
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The second season, comprised of 13 episodes, is set to start shooting next month in the U.K. and Belgium.
Based on the children’s detective novels of the same name, the first season saw Lady Grace team up with dashing Lord Osborne (Fintan Buckard) plus her best friends Ellie (Carys John) and Masou (Rafael Alessandro) as they discover the English court is full of plenty of mysteries.
In Season 2, Grace will encounter Elizabeth’s rival, Mary Queen of Scots, as she undertakes a dangerous mission to rescue Sir Francis Drake.
“Grace decides to protect her queen forever by uniting Mary and Elizabeth and putting an end to their feud,” reads the synopsis. “But she must navigate this new mission whilst dealing with a series of mysteries at court and the continuing challenges of teenage life, including developing feelings for Daniel (Ellie’s brother) who is back at court, which puts pressure on her romantic relationship with Lord Osborne.”
Joining the cast in Season 2 are Amaree Ali (“The Lazarus Project”) as Daniel Bunting, Imogen Mackie Walker (“Spellbound”) as Mary Queen of Scots, Jack Forsyth-Noble (“Doctor Who”) as Sir Francis Drake,and Joy Tan as Lady Meadows.
Anna McCleery returns to lead the writing team with Vicki Lutas and Karissa Hamilton-Bannis. Writers Tasha Dhanraj, Scott Payne, Thabo Mhlatshwa and Rebecca Ramsden join for Season 2.
Director Louise Ní Fhiannachta is also returning, joined by Jordan Hogg.
“Following its fantastic debut on CBBC and BBC iPlayer, ‘The Lady Grace Mysteries’ returns for a second [season] as a brilliant co-viewing experience for families,” said Sarah Muller, the BBC’s senior head of children’s commissioning for 7+. “Its blend of adventure, warmth and humour creates a show that brings audiences together, sparking conversation and shared enjoyment across generations. We’re excited to continue working with our partners to deliver a series that offers even more moments for young viewers and their families to enjoy side by side.”
The series is produced by Cottonwood Media, Coolabi Productions and commissioned by ZDF Studios and BBC Children’s and Education. Federation Kids & Family and ZDF Studios are handling worldwide sales.
“The Lady Grace Mysteries” were first published in 2004 by Working Partners, part of the Coolabi Group.
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