Smoggie Queens is back with a second season now. The popular LGBTQ+ series is set in Middlesbrough, a city in northern England. Fan-favourite characters Dickie, Mam, Lucinda, Stewart and Sal all return.

Season one aired in November 2024 on BBC iPlayer. The series quickly became very popular with audiences. Season two was confirmed in March. Fans have waited patiently for this moment.

The show follows a group of friends in the drag world together. They form what's called a 'chosen family'. This means a family you choose yourself. For many LGBTQ+ people, this is incredibly important. Not everyone gets accepted by their birth family.

The characters are proud of their Middlesbrough home. The city isn't known as a major LGBTQ+ hub. Yet the makers show queer people live and thrive everywhere. The series brings glitter and colour to an unexpected place.

The cast speaks openly about 'life imitating art'. This means real situations appear on screen. Sometimes it seems almost too strange to be true. One actor said: 'It gets almost ridiculous sometimes.' But that's what makes the show fun.

Smoggie Queens shows drag is more than just a costume. It's a way of life. It's about self-expression, friendship and being proud of who you are. The series also shows challenges of queer life outside big cities.

Season two is now fully available on BBC iPlayer. Viewers can watch all episodes together. Social media reactions have been very positive. Many fans say season two is even better than season one.

Smoggie Queens is an important example of LGBTQ+ representation on British television. The series proves queer stories come from all parts of the country. Not just London or Manchester.