BBC comedy series Dinosaur will return for a second series after the first won two prestigious awards this year. 

The series, which aired in April this year, won the Writer Film/Television award for Ashley Storrie and Matilda Curtis, while Ashley also took home the Audience Award: Favourite Scot on Screen at the BAFTA Scotland Awards earlier this month.

Filmed and set in Glasgow, series one of the comedy series followed Nina (Ashley Storrie), an autistic woman in her 30s who adored her life living with her sister and best friend Evie (Kat Ronney).

However, when Evie rushed into an engagement after just six weeks and made Nina her maid of honour, Nina was floored. 

Forced to reconcile with her sister’s impulsive decision, Nina grappled with what this new challenge meant, which led to a surprising journey of self-discovery.

Viewers saw her explore her own love interest as she considered moving away from her hometown for a job promotion. 

BBC comedy series Dinosaur has reportedly been confirmed to return for a second series after the first won two awards this year

The series, which aired in April this year, won the Writer Film/Television award and also took home the Audience Award: Favourite Scot on Screen at the BAFTA Scotland Awards 

Sarah Hammond, Executive Producer of Dinosaur and Chief Creative Officer of Two Brothers Pictures said: ‘Wow. We are beyond grateful to be celebrating the wonderful double whammy of news that is Dinosaur’s BAFTA wins alongside the greenlight on series two.’

‘This show is so close to our hearts at Two Brothers and we are so thrilled for Ashley and Matilda, whose hard work and talent has been justly recognised with this double win.’

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‘Thank you to BAFTA, the BBC and all those involved for championing our little show – pinky hugs all round!’

Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning at BBC Scotland added: ‘What a joy to be bringing the BAFTA award-winning Dinosaur back for a second series.

‘The whole team both in front and behind the camera have created a warm, funny and poignant series and we’re delighted their hard work has been recognised by the industry with these award wins.

‘Audiences loved getting to know Nina, played so brilliantly by Ashley, and being invited into her world with all its twists and turns.

‘We’re excited to find out where Nina’s journey has taken her and her family and friends in series two.’

Star of Dinosaurs and writer Ashley said: ‘I’m ᴅᴇᴀᴅ chuffed that the amazing team that brought series one to life has been recognised by our peers in the Scottish film and television industry,’

Filmed and set in Glasgow, series one of the comedy series followed Nina (Ashley Storrie pictured), an autistic woman in her 30s who adored her life living with her sister Evie (Kat Ronney)

Produced in ᴀssociation with All3Media International for BBC Three, BBC iPlayer and BBC Scotland in the UK, the new series will commence production in 2025

‘And I’m so excited that we’re getting to share more of Nina and her family’s journey. Who knows, there might be actual dinosaurs this time round…’

Co-star Matilda Curtis added: ‘I’m so grateful for the chance to get back into Nina’s world again for Series 2.

‘Dinosaur is the best cast and crew working at the top of their game and I’m over the moon the show has been recognised by BAFTA Scotland!’

Made by Two Brothers Pictures (Fleabag, The Tourist), and produced in ᴀssociation with All3Media International for BBC Three, BBC iPlayer and BBC Scotland in the UK, the new series will commence production in 2025. 

Series one of Dinosaur is available to stream on BBC iPlayer now.