Filming is officially underway on the hotly anticipated spin-off of the BBC 's much-loved legal drama, The Split . The upcoming series, titled The Split Up , is set in the "charged world" of Manchester's high-net-worth divorce circuit and follows the powerhouse British-South Asian family firm, Kishan Law, which is the go-to firm for the city's elite. The six-parter stars Ritu Arya ( The Umbrella Academy ) and Sanjeev Bhaskar ( Unforgotten ).

As a huge fan of The Split , I am counting down the days until the new spin-off – and have high expectations. The original series, which starred Nicola Walker and Stephen Mangan, was a huge hit during its three-season run. Not only was the series set against the compelling backdrop of high-end divorce law, but the relatable and messy lives

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