Our Girl series 4 – when does it start, which cast are returning with Michelle Keegan and what else do we know so far?
OUR Girl fans were thrilled when it was confirmed that the beloved military drama would be returning for a fourth time.
Here’s everything you need to know about series four including the cast and what happened in the series three finale…
When does Our Girl season four start on BBC One?
An exact date has not yet been confirmed for Our Girl season four but they have already started filming in South Africa.
The first and second seasons of the military drama series consisted of five episodes each but season three’s run – which was split into two parts – was the longest to date, at twelve episodes.
And it’s believed that the fourth series will be a six-parter.
A BBC spokeswoman said at the time of season three’s finale : “Our Girl has performed consistently well over the summer and is still being watched by a big audience on BBC iPlayer. We are in discussions about future Our Girl series.”
Is Michelle Keegan coming back?
Yes – fans will be relieved to know that Michelle Keegan will be reprising her role as Georgie.
In April 2019 , the actress gave fans a behind-the-scene glimpse at season four in a snap of her cradling a toddler while dressed in military gear.
The six-part series will see Georgie promoted to Sergeant and returning to Afghanistan “to face her own fears”.
Keegan said: “Being in Our Girl has been one of the highlights of my career so far.
“I feel very lucky to be part of the show and I’m really excited that it’s coming back.
“The audience response has been so positive and I think Georgie is a character who resonates with viewers.
“I absolutely love playing the role.
Be prepared for another incredible series – Georgie’s still got unfinished business.”
Back in July 2018, The Sun exclusively revealed that Michelle had signed up for another series of the hit BBC drama.
A TV source said at the time: “Producers think that Michelle has been really good for the show, after taking over from Lacey Turner, and were keen to write her into a further series after developing her character.
“They have some meaty storylines lined up involving both action and romance.”
Of course, the role extension would mean more time apart for her and hubby Mark Wright, who has been presenting for Extra TV in LA.
Which cast are returning with Michelle Keegan?
In July 2018, The Sun exclusively revealed that Michelle Keegan would be back for the latest series.
But unfortunately Ben Aldridge – who plays Georgie’s love interest Captain Charles James – has ruled out a return.
Speaking to Metro, the actor revealed: “I’m not sure where they stand with Our Girl at the moment. I know there were rumblings of it doing another series. I don’t think I could be a part of that.
“I’m doing another job which would make pretty much unavailable for next year, depending on when Our Girl films. But I’m not sure I’d be available to be used.
“I was never in contract to do another one, none of us were, so I guess it’d be basically who they could get back and, when they decide to do it, who’s available kind of thing.”
Ben Aldridge has signed up to play Tomas Wayne in Batman spin-0ff Pennyworth.
Fans will no doubt be heartbroken at the news after watching the budding romance between ‘Our Girl’ Georgie and the hunky heartthrob.
Besides that there haven’t been any other confirmations with regards to who else will be returning alongside Michelle.
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How did series three end?
The series four finale ended on a cliffhanger with Georgie under fire, after striking up a potential romance with Captain Charles James, played by Ben Aldridge.
The army medic finally gave in to her feelings after being injured by an explosion as it was revealed the Captain’s marriage to previous Our Girl lead Molly Dawes was over.
Elsewhere, Maisie and Rab also gave into their feelings for each other that led to Rab even popping the question.
In the final few minutes, viewers watched in horror as 2 Section attempted to flee from an armed cartel and were left with no choice but to leap over a cliff.
The – quite literal – cliffhanger left fans fearful that Michelle Keegan wouldn’t be returning for another series.