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A quiet birthday is not one of the wishes granted for Eric, whose evening in alone is disturbed by Cathy and Colin - holding disparate attitudes on divulging their fertility test results - as well as Christine and Sophie - who display different levels of mourning for the relative whose funeral they've just been to - and Ian and Jaz - who have completely forgotten the special occasion. Birthday presents are gifted, and the topic of discussion unfortunately lets slip something embarrassing that's dragged down from the attic for all to see. BBC Studios Comedy Productions’ multi-award-winning sitcom Two Doors Down has been commissioned for a new 6 x 30 series. And, whilst the action continues to centre around the residents of Latimer Crescent, the show will have a new home as it transfers to BBC One. Production will get underway this summer with the series transmitting later this year. Nicholson, Rebecca (28 December 2020). "Two Doors Down review – a painfully funny portrait of a Covid Christmas". The Guardian . Retrieved 29 December 2020.

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Lots to laugh about - bumper collection of comedy from BBC Scotland". BBC Media Centre . Retrieved 30 December 2020. Published: 21 February 2023 We're excited to be spreading our wings and lowering the tone as we introduce BBC One audiences to life in Latimer Crescent.” — Gregor Sharp and Simon Carlyle, Co-creators, Two Doors Down The character was absent from Series 6, having apparently run off with another man whilst on holiday in Egypt, leaving husband Colin in despair, and eventually embarking upon a relationship with new girlfriend Anne Marie. Critical reaction to the 2020 special was overwhelmingly positive, with The Telegraph 's Anita Singh calling it "one of the unsung gems of the festive season", saying it "takes a well-worn scenario ... and gives it some bite", [68] and The Guardian's Rebecca Nicholson lauding praise on the cast, while noting that "for those of us missing family gatherings this year, this is an accurate re-enactment of some of its most awkward corners". [69] Michelle hosts a girls' night for Beth, Cathy and Christine over at hers, with Cathy eager to take advantage of the free-flowing alcohol and Christine keen to get on with some knitting for granddaughter Madison - misunderstanding what a gathering of just women has instore. The discussion turns to the annoying foibles of their other halves', before the conversation strays into dangerous territory creating a rift between Beth and Christine, and Cathy tries to end the night on a less salubrious note by convincing the others - and introducing Christine - to watching porn.

Following the broadcast of the first episode, the remaining episodes of the series (except the Christmas special) were made available on BBC iPlayer. [31] [32] [33] [34] [35] The Christmas special, like the show's original pilot, aired on BBC One instead of BBC Two. [13] No. Christine is a moaner, hypochondriac and freeloading single mother who's kept now-adult daughter Sophie on a short-lead of guilt trips for many years. The thoroughly pleasant Sophie finds her mother intensely embarrassing but gradually finds her own voice - and not without Beth's help.

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Jon Petrie, Director of Comedy Commissioning at the BBC, says: “Two Doors Down continues on its understated march towards classic BBC sitcom status with the last series pulling in some of its highest viewing figures to date. We’re delighted to be doing more and are excited to see the show move to BBC One for a whole new legion of fans to enjoy.” Two Doors Down is a BBC Studios Comedy Production for BBC One, written by Simon Carlyle and Gregor Sharp. It is Executive Produced by Steven Canny and Josh Cole for BBC Studios and Seb Barwell is the Commissioning Editor for the BBC. Two Doors Down is a BBC Studios Comedy Production for BBC One and BBC iPlayer, written by Simon Carlyle and Gregor Sharp. The Executive Producers are Steven Canny and Josh Cole, the Producer is Jacqueline Sinclair for BBC Studios, and Seb Barwell is the Commissioning Editor for the BBC.

Two Doors Down has steadily built a fan base that has consistently grown with each series. The most recent Christmas special attracted its highest audience to date with 2.8million viewing the special across 30 days on all screens. This marked the show’s highest audience since its launch in 2013. The pilot episode was shot with all the crew and cast in a "cramped, medium-sized living room". [1] After the pilot was deemed successful, filming was moved to purpose-built sets in Dumbarton. [1] Filming for the first series took place in the late summer and autumn of 2015. [51] [52] English, Paul (28 December 2014). "Scottish TV comedy Two Doors Down, filmed as a one-off pilot, is to be made into a series next year". Daily Record . Retrieved 30 December 2020.The death of the show's co-creator Simon Carlyle was announced in August 2023. [18] The seventh series becan airing on BBC1 on 24 November 2023. [19] Premise [ edit ] In August 2023, it was reported that an eighth series of the show is "expected" in 2024, with the possibility of a stage show based on the show in the works. [16] It is unknown how, or if, these plans are affected by the death of co-writer Carlyle that month. Exterior scenes were filmed in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire; these were moved to Avonbrae Crescent in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, from series 4. [53] Gilbert, Gerard (9 November 2022). "Two Doors Down, BBC2, review: One of the last remaining sitcoms is just about hanging on". i . Retrieved 10 November 2022.

With each additional series, the sitcom’s popularity and fan base grows —the most recent Christmas special attracted its highest audience to date with 2.8million viewing the special across 30 days on all screens; the show’s highest audience since its launch with a one-off Hogmanay special in 2013. Phillips, Zoe (25 November 2023). "Two Doors Down fans divided over Cathy's return as seventh series airs". The Sun . Retrieved 25 November 2023.The neighbours descend on the Bairds for a Hogmanay celebration that, naturally, goes awry. First appearance of Beth, Eric, Cathy, Colin, Ian and Sophie. a b "Kieran Hodgson: From Two Doors Down to the Edinburgh Fringe". BBC News. 16 August 2023 . Retrieved 18 August 2023. The Bairds' home ends up like a hostel for the night, after Christine's ceiling collapses, Ian splits up with Jaz, and Cathy has a row with Colin over his porn-watching. Hogan, Michael (20 December 2021). "Two Doors Down Christmas Special, review: comedy as awkward as Christmas with the neighbours". The Telegraph . Retrieved 20 December 2021. Elaine C Smith on Paul O'Grady, Two Doors Down and her Corrie dream". STV News. 27 May 2023 . Retrieved 16 June 2023.