All the latest news, interviews and updates on Two Doors Down
The show was created by Simon Carlyle and Gregor Sharp and produced by BBC Studios.
Following positive reception, a full series was commissioned and later debuted on BBC Two in April 2016.
Two Doors Down actors (Image: Newsquest) The show ran for seven series until 2023.
Read on for all the latest Two Doors Down news, interviews and updates.
As reported by the Glasgow Times, here is a selection of the latest Two Doors Down news stories.
Grado shares hilarious plan to return to River City
River City and Two Doors Down stars embark on comedy tour
Two Doors Down star teased popular show's shock comeback
The popular show's cast includes Arabella Weir (Beth), Elaine C. Smith (Christine), Alex Norton (Eric), Jonathan Watson (Colin), Doon Mackichan (Cathy), Jamie Quinn (Ian), Kieran Hodgson (Gordon), and Joy McAvoy (Michelle).
(Image: BBC Studios/Mark Mainz/Matt Burlem)
The show is mainly filmed at the BBC's Dumbarton Studios in Glasgow, with parts of it also filmed in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.
Other on-location streets around Glasgow include Bowmont Hill, Bishopbriggs, and Avonbrae Crescent in Silvertonhill.
The much-loved show, which was shelved after the seventh series following Simon Carlyle's death, will make a comeback.
Gordon played by Kieran Hodgson (left), Ian played by Jamie Quinn (right) (Image: Mark Mainz/BBC Studios) We previously reported a one-off special will be filmed this summer and screened over the Christmas period.
Simon Carlyle, co-creator of Two Doors Down, died at the age of 48 in 2023.
His manager, Amanda Davis, confirmed the news in a statement.
She said: 'I am immensely sorry to confirm that Simon Carlyle has died at the age of 48.
Simon Carlyle (Image: Newsquest) 'Simon was a wonderful person and a major comedic talent. He was much respected across the industry both for the quality of his writing and for being a kind, funny, supportive and nurturing collaborator.
'Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go to his family, friends and colleagues.'
Following his death in 2023 co-writer Gregor Sharp announced he couldn't carry on the programme without Simon and the show ended on seven seasons.
All seven series can be watched on BBC iPlayer.
S.O.B. is the theme song for Two Doors Down, performed by American rock band Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats.
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