Filming in the UK and Belgium of 13 new episodes to commence July 2026 as new season comes hot off the heels of season one premiere
Premium kids content producer Cottonwood Media, kids content creator Coolabi Productions, ZDF Studios, and BBC Children’s and Education (with support from North East Screen and NEScreen Industries Partnership), are proud to announce Season Two of the vibrant fast-paced tweenlive-action spy series THE LADY GRACE MYSTERIES.
This announcement comes hot off the heels of the world premiere of THE LADY GRACE MYSTERIES Season One which premiered in April on the BBC’s children’s television channel CBBC and BBCiPlayer.
Principal photography of Season Two will commence in Brussels this July, later moving to County Durham in the UK (filming in and around the location’s stunning medieval castles).
Produced by Cottonwood Media, Coolabi Productions and commissioned by ZDF Studios and BBC Children’s and Education, Season Two will see 13 x 24’ new episodes bringing the series total to 23 episodes. Federation Kids & Family and ZDF Studios are handling worldwide sales.
In Season One of THE LADY GRACE MYSTERIES (10 x 24’), viewers were introduced to 14 year old Lady Grace Cavendish (Evie Coles), the world’s first female teenage detective working as a private spy for Queen Elizabeth I. Grace teams up with her best friends Ellie(Carys John) and Masou (Rafael Alessandro), plus the charming Lord Osborne (Fintan Buckard) to dive into a world full of royal secrets in an English court full of plots, threats and mystery.
Season Two will see Grace come face to face with Mary Queen of Scots during a dangerous undercover mission to rescue Sir Francis Drake, and is shocked to realise this feared enemy is just a teenager like her. Grace decides to protect her queen forever by uniting Mary and Elizabeth and putting an end to their feud. But she must navigate this new mission whilst dealing with a series of mysteries at court and the continuing challenges of teenage life, including developing feelings for Daniel (Ellie’s brother) who is back at court, which puts pressure on her romantic relationship with Lord Osborne.
Season Two sees the introduction of some exciting new characters and talent. Amaree Ali (The Lazarus Project) portrays Daniel Bunting (Ellie’s brother) Imogen Mackie Walker(Spellbound) is Mary Queen of Scots, Jack Forsyth-Noble (Doctor Who) Sir Francis Drake, and Joy Tan plays Lady Meadows.
THE LADY GRACE MYSTERIES is based on the eponymous children’s detective fiction novels of the same name which first published in 2004, by Working Partners, part of the Coolabi Group.
Some of Season One’s directing and writing team also return for this exciting second season. The stellar writing team is led by Emmy Award-winning Anna McCleery (NETFLIX’s Free Rein, A Kind of Spark for CBBC/BYU), with Vicki Lutas (Free Rein) and Karissa Hamilton-Bannis (Hollyoaks). New for season two are writers Tasha Dhanraj (Theodosia), Scott Payne (A Kind of Spark), Thabo Mhlatshwa (Hollyoaks) and Rebecca Ramsden(Shakespeare & Hathaway).
Director Louise Ní Fhiannachta (Flatmates, Silverpoint) is returning, joined by BAFTA-winning director Jordan Hogg (Brassic, Casualty).
Sarah Muller, Senior Head of Children’s Commissioning 7+, BBC Children’s and Education said: “Following its fantastic debut on CBBC and BBC iPlayer, The Lady Grace Mysteries returns for a second series as a brilliant co-viewing experience for families. Its blend of adventure, warmth and humour creates a show that brings audiences together, sparking conversation and shared enjoyment across generations. We’re excited to continue working with our partners to deliver a series that offers even more moments for young viewers and their families to enjoy side by side.”
Arne Lohmann, VP Junior, ZDF Studios said: “With its bold heroine, fast-paced storytelling and emotional depth, The Lady Grace Mysteries has all the ingredients of a modern classic for young audiences. Season Two allows us to build on the strong foundation of the first season and deliver an even more thrilling and visually rich experience in partnership with an exceptional creative team.”
Manon Ardisson, Head of Drama, Cottonwood Media said: “The Lady Grace Mysteries has so many twists and hooks that make the series truly engaging for viewers. It is also a very vibrant and heartfelt show that highlights the importance of friendship, family and loyalty. I am delighted to be working on this second season, so much so, I feel I live between two worlds – present day and that of the Elizabethan age!”
Co-founders of Cottonwood Media, David Michel, Cécile Laurenson, and Zoé Carrera Allaix said: “We feel all partners on this production have such great synergy and vision for the production and we are elated to already be working on a second season. We feel we have a special drama series that has a unique allure, is emotionally authentic, fun, and relatable to kids, and young adults as well as providing exciting family viewing.”
Michael Dee, Director Coolabi Productions and Chris Snowdon, Director of IP Creation and MD, Working Partners said: “The adaptation of our book series continues. Season two will delve into and expand the fictional adventures of Lady Grace and friends in the Elizabethan court. Our production partners are pushing already exceptional production values to even greater heights for this new season. Season one has already resulted in new book deals internationally; a testament to how well both book and screen stories are connecting with young audiences around the world.”
