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Jessica Rhoades, Annabel Jones, Louise Sutton also EP while Mark Kinsella is a co-exec producer on the series, which is licensed by Banijay Rights.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe news comes as Netflix also confirms Season 2 orders for hit Neil Forsyth drama \u201cLegends,\u201d about a group of undercover customers officers, and reality series \u201cBeing Gordon Ramsay,\u201d about the iconic chef and his growing family. The streamer also today confirmed \u201cThe Gentlemen\u201d is set to return for a third season (Season 2 launched Sept. 3).<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cBeing Gordon Ramsay\u201d will return to the streamer next year, with production already underway. \u201cGordon Ramsay is busier than ever,\u201d the synopsis promises. \u201cWith restaurants to run, a 25-year anniversary to mark and a global brand to oversee, Gordon\u2019s schedule is packed to the brim. Alongside the business empire, his family remains his greatest priority.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe show is produced by Studio Ramsay Global. 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Dionne Bromfield directs and produces.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tMeanwhile the new season of \u201cLegends,\u201d comprised of 6 episodes, will go into production next year. \u201cI\u2019m delighted to have the opportunity to tell a new story in the fascinating and unique world that \u2018Legends\u2019 offers, and to show just how dangerous, thrilling, and important their work became in the late 1990s,\u201d said Forsyth.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tForsyth exec produces alongside Ben Farrell, Rhiannon Forsyth for Tannadice Pictures, and Richard Bradley for Lion Television. \u201cLegends\u201d is produced by Tannadice Pictures, an Objective Media Group company, in association with Lion Television, both part of Banijay Entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=6510\">Orlando Bloom to Be Honored During Venice Film Festival With Filming Italy Award<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cAs the story moves further into the 1990s, a changing Britain faces a new drugs threat on a scale never seen before,\u201d reads the Season 2 synopsis. \u201cThe team of undercover Custom Officers come together once more to take on new challenges, and new enemies, in a thrilling, worldwide operation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe streamer previously announced other popular U.K. dramas would also be returning for new outings including second seasons of \u201cSupacell,\u201d \u201cHouse of Guinness\u201d and \u201cBlack Doves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cSupacell\u201d season 2 has just wrapped and is eyeing a 2027 release date, while the new instalment of \u201cBlack Doves\u201d will hit screens later this year. \u201cHouse of Guinness,\u201d comprised of six episodes, is set to go into production in January.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cIt was such a joy to bring the Guinness story to the screen, so I\u2019m beyond thrilled to be continuing the story of one of the world\u2019s greatest dynasties into Season 2,\u201d said creator Steven Knight. \u201cI can\u2019t wait to dive deeper into these characters and their complex relationships as they expand the Guinness empire.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tIn unscripted, audiences can look forward to the return of \u201cFormula 1: Drive to Survive\u201d (Season 9), coming to Netflix next year, \u201cLove is Blind U.K.\u201d (Season 4), which is set to start shooting next month with a new group of hopeful singles and is eyeing a 2027 release date, \u201cAt Home with the Furys\u201d (Season 3), which is currently in production and \u201cThe Rest is Football\u201d (Season 2), which will return for the 2026\/27 Premier League season.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cOur audiences loved these shows so it is such a delight to bring them back,\u201d says Anne Mensah, Netflix\u2019s VP for U.K. content. \u201cTo revisit the Guinness family, cook with the Ramsays, go undercover with the Legends and be At Home With The Furys. 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