Popular BBC crime drama that’s “well-loved” by audience gets promising return update

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Good news for fans of the BBC crime series Hustle! Adrian Lester, a star of the show, has hinted at a possible return. Hustle hasn’t been on television for 14 years, but it was a hit for eight seasons, also starring Robert Glenister, Matt Di Angelo, Kelly Adams, and Ashley Walters.

This series follows a team of con artists who specialize in elaborate, long-term scams that require significant planning and effort.

Lester, known for his role as Mickey Bricks in the show, mentioned on BBC Breakfast this morning that there have been discussions about a possible return of the series.

He hinted playfully, ‘Let’s keep this just between us, but people are still talking about the possibility of it happening again.’

The show has been very popular with audiences and a huge success for both the BBC and the production company, Kudos. We’re still hoping it will return to television somehow in the future, the star said.

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This series was created by Tony Jordan, the co-creator of Life on Mars and the creator of Dickensian. He also has a long list of writing credits for the TV show EastEnders.

The film Hustle proved popular with viewers, with one IMDb user calling it “genius” and praising its complex plot and stylish presentation. The reviewer also noted that the characters targeted in the film were deserving of their fate, describing them as unpleasant individuals.

Viewers are raving about this show, with one saying it’s one of the best on television and that they didn’t miss a single episode. Another viewer went even further, claiming it’s far superior to the movie Oceans 11.

The film received mostly positive reviews. When it was first released in the US, The Washington Post praised it, saying it was energetic, clever, and original, and quickly became one of the best options for weekend entertainment.

Variety praised the show as a fascinating portrayal of con artists, noting its high production quality and resemblance to recent, well-made films about similar subjects.

All eight seasons of Hustle are available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

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2026-04-29 14:50