Series 6 of Unforgotten receives huge viewing figures
The show has been commissioned for another series!
Last updated 25th Feb 2025
Following the tense series five finale of drama Unforgotten on Monday 3rd April in 2023, ITV/STV bosses were quick to confirm the exciting news that the show had been renewed for a sixth series, with filming taking place in 2024.
In March last year, ITV/STV bosses released photos of the cast, including Sinéad Keenan and Sanjeev Bhaskar, as they attended a read-through of the script in Central London, along with multi-award-winning screenwriter Chris Lang.
The series then finally landed in February 2025, with six episodes airing until Monday 24th February.
When was Unforgotten on TV?
Series six of Unforgotten started on Sunday 9th February 2025 at 9pm, with the second episode airing at 9pm on Monday 10th February 2025.
New episodes aired every Sunday and Monday night until the series finale on Monday 24th February.
The first episode of series six has consolidated at 6.4 million with a peak viewing of 6.8 million after 7-day viewing. After 14 days of viewing, the first episode peaked at 7.4 million viewers, making it the second highest-performing drama of the last year across all channels.
Unforgotten has also been streamed over 24 million times this year alone on ITVX, 18.3 million streams for the latest series, and 6.3 million streams with viewers watching earlier series.
What happened in Unforgotten series 6?
Series six, which featured six brand new episodes written by Chris Lang, followed DI Khan and DCI James as they investigated cold cases and unsolved crimes from the past, unravelling secrets and unearthing buried truths along the way.
ITV/STV say of the series six plot: 'When suspected human remains are discovered on Whitney Marsh, Jess and Sunny are called to the scene, ditching their respective plans for the evening much to Jess’s husband Steve’s chagrin. With Dr Balcombe’s expert analysis of the human spine, it’s evident the remains are relatively recent and her guess is the body was put there already dismembered. With this knowledge Jess and Sunny begin to search the area believing other body parts may not be too far away.
'In the meantime, we’re introduced to outspoken television commentator Melinda Ricci (MyAnna Buring) who is based in Ireland and renowned for her forthright views, Martin ‘Marty’ Baines (Max Fairley) an autistic man who lives with his mother, Dot, in Deal, Kent, Asif Syed (Elham Elas), an Afghan who speaks fluent English and is training for his UK citizenship test, and Juliet Cooper (Victoria Hamilton) who is a History Lecturer and Faculty Head at a central London University.
'Each of these characters live separate lives, yet they are intrinsically linked by their past and it’s for Jess, Sunny and their team to unravel these connections in search of the truth, and ultimately, who perpetrated the cold case murder.'
How many episodes did it have?
Series six was made up of six 60 minute episodes.
Check out the readthrough photos below:
Unforgotten series 6 readthrough
Unforgotten series 6 readthrough
Unforgotten series 6 readthrough
Unforgotten series 6 readthrough
Unforgotten series 6 readthrough
Unforgotten series 6 readthrough
Cast of Unforgotten series 6:
Actors Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sinéad Keenan returned for series six as lead characters DI Sunil 'Sunny' Khan and DCI Jess James.
Sinéad Keenan, who plays the role of DCI Jess James in the drama, said: “I am absolutely delighted to be stepping into the world of Unforgotten once more. To be involved with the incredible team at Mainstreet on yet another set of stellar scripts from Chris Lang, with the brilliant Andy Wilson at the helm is a real treat. And to get to work again with Sanjeev, Carolina, Jordan, Pippa, and Georgia is an absolute joy. To call it work is a total misnomer. I can’t wait to get started!”
Sanjeev Bhaskar, who portrays the loveable DI Sunil 'Sunny' Khan, commented: “I’m humbled and excited to be back as Sunny Khan, bearing the backpack for series 6 of Unforgotten. Chris’s scripts, as ever, are intriguing, detailed and empathetic. Andy’s direction and the skill of Sinead and the cast make this a warm and creative experience."
Sanjeev and Sinéad were once again joined by Jordan Long (DS Murray Boulting), Carolina Main (DC Fran Lingley), and Pippa Nixon (DC Kaz Willets). Georgia Mackenzie (Pathologist Dr Leanne Balcombe) will also return.
There were also a number of newcomers for series six, including Victoria Hamilton, MyAnna Buring, Max Fairley, Elham Elas, Jan Francis and Damien Maloney.
Is there going to be another series of Unforgotten?
Yes, bosses confirmed on Tuesday 25th February 2025 that the show has been renewed for a seventh series.
What channel is Unforgotten on?
Unforgotten airs on ITV and STV, as well as ITVX and STV Player.
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