World Productions makes the drama, starring Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie

Vigil Series 3 will shoot in Scotland later this year, produced by World Productions for BBC One.

Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie return as DCI Amy Silva and DI Kirsten Longacre. Their new case takes them to a remote Arctic research station, where a member of a covert British special forces mission has been shot dead.

The first series was set on a navy submarine in Scottish waters, with the second centring on a deadly drone attack; the latter was in the BBC’s top three most-watched dramas of 2023.

The 6 x 60’ series is made by World Productions in association with ITV Studios for the BBC; it is written and created by Tom Edge.

The producer is Marcus Wilson, and the associate producer is George Aza-Selinger. Executive producers are Jake Lushington for World Productions, Gaynor Holmes for the BBC, and Edge. Vigil’s international distribution is handled by ITV Studios.

Writer/creator Edge said: “I’m delighted that Suranne and Rose are returning for a new adventure. In our third season we travel to the frozen north where the world’s great powers are competing to secure advantages as the ice melts.

“With a brilliant cast and crew assembling to make the show, we hope to deliver an epic investigation that shines a light on issues that will shape the world we all live in.”

Lead actor Jones said: “I can’t wait to return to Vigil series three, see our brilliant team in Scotland and work with Rose again. I’m sure it will be a thrill of a ride.”

Co-lead Leslie added: “I can’t wait to get stuck into another season of Vigil, to work with the wonderful Suranne Jones again and our brilliant crew. And this time, Kirsten will get to pack her bags and join Amy on what’s set to be Vigil’s most high-stakes mission yet!”