Hope Street Returns to Northern Ireland for a Bigger, Bolder Series Three
The beloved BBC drama Hope Street is back! Filming has kicked off once again on the stunning Northern Irish coast in Donaghadee, County Down, the real-life inspiration for the fictional town of Port Devine.
More Episodes, More Drama—Fans Rejoice!
Grab your popcorn – the upcoming third series ups the ante with a massive 15 episodes. Produced by Long Story TV, this hit show is a shining example of the successful BBC and Northern Ireland Screen collaboration. Fans across the UK and beyond have fallen in love with the gripping tales of the Port Devine police force and its locals.
Old Faces Return, New Cast Joins the Action
The core cast will be back to stir things up, including:
- Ciaran McMenamin as Inspector Finn O’Hare
- Bríd Brennan as Concepta O’Hare
- Des McAleer as Barry Pettigrew
- Kerri Quinn as Marlene Pettigrew
- Niall Wright as Callum McCarthy
- Aaron McCusker as Clint Dunwoody
- Niamh McGrady as Nicole Devine
- Rachel Tucker as Siobhan O’Hare
- Sade Malone as Taylor Quinn
- Louis McCartney as Shay O’Hare
- Ellie Lavery as Niamh O’Hare
Joining the cast this series are Northern Irish stars Karen Hassan, famed for roles in The Fall and Vikings, playing the mysterious Jo Lipton, and Finnian Garbutt (from Casualty) as PC Ryan Power.
Cast Excited for New Twists and Local Flavour
“I am delighted to be back in Northern Ireland for a third instalment of Hope Street. More episodes this time too, so more drama and more fun with some great new characters coming in and some huge new twists,” said Ciaran McMenamin. “Can’t wait to get started and buzzing for another whole summer at home.”
“I’ve had my first day filming and the crew and cast were so warm and welcoming I already feel part of the ‘Port Devine’ furniture. Hoping ‘Jo’ makes a big splash,” said Karen Hassan.
“As a big fan of seasons one and two, I’m delighted and grateful to be joining the cast. I can’t wait to bring PC Ryan Power to life!” said Finnian Garbutt.
A Showcase of Northern Ireland’s Talent and Stunning Scenery
Hope Street continues to champion local writers, actors, and production crews. This series highlights the unique humour and warmth of Northern Irish people alongside their breathtaking coastlines.
The production team includes acclaimed producers Paul Marquess and Donna Wiffen of Long Story TV, alongside co-creator Susanne Farrell. The writing team boasts talents from popular shows like EastEnders, Emmerdale, and Benedict Devlin Mysteries.
Catch Up Now!
Series two is currently airing on BBC One, Fridays at 1.45pm. You can watch the entire second series now on BBC iPlayer or on BritBox for international viewers.
