ITV’s in style detective drama The Bay has confirmed its return with filming now underway on sequence six in Morecambe

The Bay is a large success amongst followers with sequence 5 certainly one of ITV’s prime dramas in 2025 (Picture: ITV)
Followers of detective dramas can be thrilled to listen to that an ‘excellent’ ITV sequence is about to make its comeback.
ITV has confirmed that cameras have begun rolling on the most recent instalment of the much-loved drama The Bay, with season six now formally beneath manner.
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The sixth sequence will as soon as once more characteristic Marsha Thomason as Morecambe MIU’s Household Liaison Officer, DS Jenn Townsend, whereas acquainted faces Daniel Ryan, Andrew Dowbiggin and Olwen Might are all set to reprise their roles.
Suzanne Packer additionally makes her return as Jenn’s mom, Anne Townsend, joined by Tara Lynne O’Neill as Sinead, DI Tony Manning’s associate, and Jacob Butler as Kieran, Manning’s son.
Audiences can moreover look ahead to recent faces, as Mr Bates vs the Publish Workplace actress Claire Calbraith and Dept. Q star Alec Newman be a part of the solid as Rebecca and Joe Hollis, Logan’s foster mother and father.
A synopsis teases: “Morecambe’s Main Investigation Unit is again to analyze the homicide of teenage foster little one, Logan Marsden. Because the case unfolds, divisions in the area people add additional pressure to the case, and suspicion shifts from folks closest to him to figures linked to a legal operation within the space – revealing hidden risks and sudden connections.
“Away from the case, Jenn and Manning are coping with private challenges at residence, testing their resilience and professionalism as they battle to get solutions for Logan and his household.”
Catherine Oldfield, Artistic Director of Tall Story Photos and Government Producer of The Bay, commented on the announcement: “After we first got down to inform our story of a Household Liaison Officer in Morecambe, we by no means might have imagined we might get to a sixth sequence.
“However it’s an absolute deal with to present the followers one other sequence of DS Jenn Townsend and the group for one more enthralling and emotional story. Tall Story are delighted to be again on the Morecambe beat.”

ITV has confirmed the return of an ‘excellent’ detective sequence that followers say is the ‘greatest drama in years’ (Picture: ITV)
Author and government producer Daragh Carville additionally chimed in: “It is an honour and a pleasure to return to Morecambe for sequence 6 of The Bay.
“As soon as once more the indomitable Marsha Thomason will lead the group alongside the mighty Daniel Ryan, and along with a superb visitor solid they will be delving right into a compelling new story, a homicide thriller that begins with a stunning discovery in a fairground on the promenade.”
The Bay has confirmed to be a large hit with viewers, with sequence 5 rating amongst ITV’s most-watched dramas of 2025. Devoted followers have heaped reward on the present, describing it as ‘excellent’ and the ‘greatest television drama in years’.
One enthusiastic viewer wrote: “Wow greatest television drama in years”, earlier than including: “Excellent performing excellent manufacturing And nicely written. One of the best I’ve seen in years nicely carried out hope you get some awards because it positive does deserve them.”
One viewer enthused: “Superb story strains…Superb casting…Superb actors…Superb place….what extra can I say…was hooked from the start…fully compulsive viewing…binge lots of the sequence…and was not dissatisfied…each story line was seamless…partaking and by no means as soon as did I handle to second guess the ending….
“That takes talent and understanding of the storytelling / viewer expectations and the top recreation…by no means had such nice viewer expertise in what most take a look at as a small city manufacturing…fully skilled work…I used to be really up on vacation twice in Morecambe while filming was going down…nice to see…such nice work in motion.”
Individually, one other viewer remarked: “I believed this sequence was actually entertaining, so I might extremely advocate that you simply watch it.”
The Bay sequence one to 5 is accessible to look at on ITVX now.


















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