Sky1 orders more 'Strike Back'

Sky1 has renewed Strike Back for a second series, the channel confirmed today.

Richard Armitage will reprise his role for ten more episodes of the action drama from Left Bank Pictures, which premiered earlier this year to a decent audience.

Strike Back, which was adapted from the novel by Chris Ryan, stars Armitage as John Porter, a former special forces soldier now working for British intelligence.

Andy Harries, Left Bank founder and chief executive, said: "Sky are leading the market with confidence. This is the kind of commission that gives Left Bank Pictures the opportunity to push boundaries and take the series into the international marketplace.

"Elaine Pyke [Sky1 head of drama] and Stuart Murphy recognise that British drama is a huge asset and their belief and commitment in UK production companies is to be applauded."

Strike Back is expected to air late in 2011.