Dickensian Cancelled After One Season At The BBC

The BBC has axed period drama Dickensian after a single season, RadioTimes confirms:
A statement from the BBC confirmed: “We are incredibly proud of Dickensian and would like to thank all those involved in such an ambitious series. We sometimes have to make difficult decisions to make room for new shows and it won’t be returning for a second series.”
The drama’s creator, Tony Jordan, added: “I am disappointed that we will not be making a second series of Dickensian. We are hugely proud of what we achieved in the first series of Dickensian and would like to thank everyone who helped us create a truly special and unique drama.”