Alibi UK crime comedy Annika has been cancelled following just two series.

The programme starred Nicola Walker as DI Annika Strandhed, who headed up the newly-formed Marine Homicide Unit, with the second series becoming a ratings triumph for Alibi UK upon its debut in August 2021, though it has now emerged the show will not continue.

The drama's second series recently arrived on BBC iPlayer, having originally broadcast on BBC One in May 2023.

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A representative confirmed to RadioTimes.com: "We are incredibly proud of the success of Annika on U+Alibi, but there are no current plans for a third series."

A distinctive element of the programme saw Annika regularly breaking the fourth wall to

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