The BBC has confirmed that it has axed sci-fi drama Outcasts.

The programme, which starred Hermione Norris, Liam Cunningham and Eric Mabius, concluded it's eight-part first series last night. However, faced with falling ratings, the broadcaster shifted the show to a late slot on Sunday nights midway through its run.

Following the final episode - watched by an audience of 1.56m (11.6%) - the official Twitter account retweeted a number of messages praising the drama and calling for a second series. However, this morning the feed announced that a second series will not be made.

"No series two Outcasts - we're sorry," it stated. "Thanks so much for all your support over the past three months."

Writer Ben Richards added: "To those asking - there are still some ideas about the "missing" series 2 floating about - you'll be first to know!"

Richards had previously revealed that a second series would look at the the mystery surrounding the human survivors on Earth, as well as resolving the cliffhanger ending of episode eight.

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