Mr Bates vs The Post Office legend confirmed to be joining award-winning BBC comedy
Monica Dolan is joining the cast of Smoggie Queens for season 2.
After its first run back in 2024 won two RTS North East and the Borders Awards, BBC comedy series Smoggie Queens is almost back for season 2 – and there are some big stars joining the cast.
A set of first-look images have been released for the Middlesbrough-based show's second season, which will be released on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer this spring, showing off both the new and returning characters.
New stars joining for season 2 include Mr Bates vs The Post Office actor Monica Dolan, along with Amalia Vitale and Freya Parker.
Meanwhile, sports broadcasters Jeff Stelling and Chris Kamara will both also be making an appearance, and are seen in one of the images alongside returning star Steph McGovern.
Returning cast members for season 2 include the show's creator Phil Dunning, as well as Mark Benton, Alexandra Mardell, Patsy Lowe, Elijah Young, Neil Grainger, Charlotte Riley, Peter McPherson, Lauryn Redding, Michael Mather, Bill Fellows, Michael Hodgson and Michelle Visage.
The series follows the lives of a group of LGBTQ+ friends, including the volatile Dickie, drag queen Mam, self-styled hun Lucinda, awkward Sal and newly out Stewart.
The official synopsis for the six-part season 2 says: "Picking up where we left off in Middlesbrough, the gang are navigating love, friendship and plenty of drama.
"Dickie is single and on the hunt for romance while Mam is facing ghosts from her past who are back in the Boro. Sal finds herself torn between Danni and Mel and our Lucinda hits a road bump with Neil while Stewart is embracing his new fresh chapter in life.
"Along the way there are date nights, coming-out parties, a male beauty pageant and even a football match. Yes, really. Because if there’s one thing you can expect from Smoggie Queens, it’s that much like drag itself, every episode is serving something fresh!"
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Smoggie Queens season 2 will air on BBC Three and iPlayer this Spring.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
