THE BAY: FILMING ON SIXTH SERIES OF ITV DRAMA TO COMMENCE THIS MAY

ITV have commissioned a sixth series of hit detective drama The Bay, following the success of its fifth series last year. Filming is due to commence in Lancashire this May, according to production listings seen by TV Zone.

A source told Daily Star: "After months of discussions, the top brass at ITV have agreed to commission another series. Scripts are already being written and everyone is really excited about getting started."

In the last series, when 23-year-old university student Hannah is found dead on the edge of the docks, Morecambe’s MIU team has another case to solve - Jenn, who is returning to work following the death of her father, pushes aside her own grief to support Hannah’s bitterly divided family.

With the stakes of the investigation high, Jenn and the team dig deeper into the case, uncovering hidden friendships and secret liaisons as anger rises in the student community.

As the intensity increases and the team peel back the complicated layers of Hannah’s life and the secrets within it, Jenn must reconcile her personal and professional struggles as she grapples to solve the case, come to terms with her own loss, and build bridges with her family.

The Bay has been praised for its gritty storytelling, strong character development, and for portraying the toll that such intense work takes on the detectives’ own lives and families. The picturesque yet moody setting of Morecambe Bay perfectly captures both the beauty and bleakness of the coastal town, reflecting the darker undercurrents of the cases themselves.

The Bay is available now on ITVX.