Brilliant brilliant BRILLIANT news! The second six-part series of The Street, penned by one of British television’s most prolific and influential writers, Jimmy McGovern, has started filming in the North West and completes shooting this August.

We at TVScoop adored the first series, which explored the darker side of human nature, but deftly handled by the fantastic McGovern with wit, intelligence and compassion. Each of the six compelling stories can boast some of Britain’s finest film, television and stage actors as well as introducing talented newcomers.

David Thewlis (Naked) stars as identical twins, Joe and Harry; alongside Bronagh Gallagher (Holy Cross) who plays Joe’s wife; June Watson (Strictly Confidential) as the twin’s mother; Mark Benton (City Lights) is beleaguered postman and loving dad Wayne with newcomer Michael Taylor (Mischief Nights) playing his friend Damien.

Dean Andrews (Life On Mars) and Claire Hackett (William And Mary) also star in this story, which is currently shooting. Gina McKee (Tsunami: The Aftermath) and Lorraine Ashbourne (True Dare Kiss) star as sisters whose love for their sons makes them blind and Vincent Regan (Troy) and Julia Ford (All About George) play a husband and wife whose marriage is rocked by Tom played by Will Mellor (Sorted).

Emerging talent, Toby Kebbell, currently earning rave reviews at Cannes Film Festival for his role as band manager Rob Gretton in Anton’s Corbijn’s film Control, plays the leading role of Paul in the final story of the series. There is no fixed return date yet, but rest assured, when we know, we’ll let you know. [Mof Gimmers]