Mark Gatiss Drama ‘Bookish’ Renewed for Season 3 and a Two-Part Christmas Special

UKTV has ordered a third season of Mark Gatiss’s cozy crime drama Bookish, and will also air a two-part Christmas special as part of the series’ continuing run, according to UK trades. The announcements extend the show’s presence on UKTV’s U&Alibi channel and add new story installments for the character of Gabriel Book, a bibliophile sleuth at the center of the program’s crime-solving plots.

Deadline reported that Season 3 of Bookish has been set as a six-episode run. The series’ next chapter is scheduled to launch in 2027, marking a multi-year gap between the current cycle of new episodes and the next standard season rollout.

In addition to the full season order, UKTV has commissioned a festive special described by Deadline as a two-part Christmas event. The trade does not specify the full premiere window within the holiday period in its summary, but it frames the festive installment as coming within the year covered by the announcement.

Mark Gatiss is a key figure behind Bookish, and the renewal indicates continued programming support for the series on U&Alibi. Deadline’s report frames the order as a straight continuation of the show’s established format and audience draw, positioning the festive special as an additional entry that bridges between seasons.

Deadline also identified the title used for the third season, Bookish: The Crown of Destiny, suggesting a named arc for the next slate of episodes. For viewers, the additional branding indicates the show will treat Season 3 as a distinct narrative stretch, while the Christmas special is set up as a separate, holiday-focused installment.

The renewal comes as U&Alibi continues to emphasize original and distinctive titles within the channel’s lineup. With Season 3 targeted for 2027 and the Christmas special slated for this year, UKTV and the production team are expected to manage production schedules and casting commitments across both releases.

The new orders also provide a clearer timeline for audiences tracking the series. With a six-episode third season and a two-part festive special, the schedule offers viewers multiple opportunities to stay with the show’s recurring characters and case-of-the-week-style storytelling before the next full season arrives.