Baptiste returning for second series

\'Baptiste\' is returning for a second series on BBC One.

Two Brothers Pictures has announced the BBC One drama - which stars Tcheky Karyo as retired police investigator Julien Baptiste - will be back for another run with filming set to get underway in Budapest, Hungary next month.

In a statement, writers Harry and Jack Williams said: "We are thrilled to be continuing Julien Baptiste\'s story.

"Even more ambitious than ever, this year\'s story pays homage to its roots in \'The Missing\' by unfolding across two distinct periods of time, and we can guarantee even more surprises and twists.

"It\'s a privilege to work once more with the mesmerising Tchéky Karyo who has created an iconic character. And this year he\'ll be joined by Fiona Shaw, an incredible actress who we\'ve wanted to work with for some time. We can\'t wait to see the two of them together."

The six-part series - which follows the first run, which aired in February 2019 - will see Fiona join the cast as British Ambassador Emma Chambers, and she\'s excited about the project.

She added: "I\'m honoured to be joining this hugely talented and committed team with the superb writing of Harry and Jack Williams and under the direction of Thomas Napper. I\'m so lucky to be working with all the best of the new generation!"

Emma\'s whole family disappears during a ski trip in the Hungarian mountains, with Julien navigating a local police force - which he doesn\'t trust - and a relentless media hungry for more information.

Tcheky said: "I am so excited and proud of Harry and Jack for their new audacious story in Hungary.

"I can\'t wait to prepare for Julien\'s new adventure and for the emotions that he is about to go through. I\'m looking forward to sharing this incredible journey with an amazing cast."