# BBC renews Smoggie Queens > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bbc-renews-smoggie-queens > Updated: 2026-08-15T00:55:08.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 4. In July 2026, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) announced the renewal of the LGBTQ+ comedy series Smoggie Queens for a third season. Created, written, and starring Phil Dunning, the Middlesbrough-set show follows a chosen family of queer friends, allies, and drag queens. Following the news, details emerged regarding the returning cast, including Phil Dunning (Dickie), Mark Benton (Mam), Alexandra Mardell (Lucinda), Patsy Lowe (Sal), and Elijah Young (Stewart). Building on the success of previous seasons, the upcoming installment is expected to feature additional well-known guest appearances, following past cameos by figures such as Michelle Visage and Charlotte Riley. Creator Phil Dunning expressed his excitement regarding the recommission, while BBC editor Gregor Sharp praised the series for its unique place in British comedy and the brilliance of the creative team. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: BBC confirms third season of LGBTQ+ comedy Smoggie Queens The BBC has commissioned a third season of the LGBTQ+ comedy series ‘Smoggie Queens’, set in Middlesbrough and created by Phil Dunning. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-confirms-third-season-of-lgbtq-comedy-smoggie-queens ### 2026-08-08: BBC commissions third season of LGBTQ+ comedy Smoggie Queens The BBC has commissioned a third season of the British LGBTQ+ comedy Smoggie Queens, set in Middlesbrough and created by Phil Dunning. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-commissions-third-season-of-lgbtq-comedy-smoggie-queens ### 2026-07-31: BBC recommissions LGBTQ+ comedy Smoggie Queens for season 3 BBC has ordered a third season of the British LGBTQ+ comedy Smoggie Queens, created by Phil Dunning, after two successful series. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-recommissions-lgbtq-comedy-smoggie-queens-for-season-3 ### 2026-07-20: BBC recommissions LGBTQ+ comedy ‘Smoggie Queens’ for third season The BBC has renewed the LGBTQ+ comedy ‘Smoggie Queens’ for a third season, with creator Phil Dunning promising more chaos and the network highlighting its sharp humor and diverse cast. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-recommissions-lgbtq-comedy-smoggie-queens-for-third-season --- Cite as: BBC renews Smoggie Queens. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bbc-renews-smoggie-queens