Wentworth: Halfway Home has UK fans ready for its return

UK Wentworth fans have another reason to be excited, with Wentworth: Halfway Home now in production and bringing some of the original series’ biggest characters back into the spotlight.

The new series is set to continue the world of Wentworth with Katrina Milosevic returning as Boomer Jenkins, Nicole da Silva back as Franky Doyle and Kate Box reprising her role as Lou Kelly. Rachel Griffiths has also joined the cast as intriguing newcomer Moira, adding even more weight to the new chapter.

For viewers in the UK, the biggest question is now simple: when will Wentworth: Halfway Home be available to watch?

At the moment, no UK release date has been announced. That does not take away from the excitement surrounding the series. Wentworth built a hugely loyal international audience during its original run, and the return of familiar characters has already given fans plenty to look forward to.

Why UK Wentworth fans are watching closely

The original Wentworth developed a particularly strong following outside Australia, with UK viewers becoming deeply invested in its characters, rivalries and long running storylines.

That makes Halfway Home more than just another spin off. It is a chance to revisit characters viewers have not seen in new stories for years, while also exploring what life looks like after prison.

Boomer is expected to sit at the centre of the new series. Freshly paroled, she arrives at Sal’s Halfway House and is determined to rebuild her life and regain custody of her daughter.

That alone gives the series a very different starting point from the original Wentworth. Rather than focusing entirely on life behind bars, the new story follows former prisoners dealing with freedom, relationships, past mistakes and the pressures of trying to start again.

Franky and Lou Kelly are back

The return of Franky and Lou gives the new series an immediate connection to the original show.

Nicole da Silva’s Franky remains one of the most recognisable characters from Wentworth, while Kate Box’s Lou Kelly became a major force during the later seasons.

Bringing those characters into a new setting gives Halfway Home plenty of potential without simply repeating what came before.

It also means longtime fans will have familiar faces to reconnect with while meeting the show’s new residents.

Rachel Griffiths joins the Wentworth world

Rachel Griffiths is one of the biggest new additions to the cast and will play Moira, a glamorous resident of Sal’s Halfway House who has recently been released on parole.

Moira arrives with a complicated past involving fraud, blackmail and a dramatic fall from a life of wealth.

Griffiths has described the character as “delicious” to play, while the early details suggest Moira could quickly become one of the new series’ most memorable personalities.

Sophie Lowe has also joined as Sam, alongside Alex King as Dee and Chenile Chandler as Lily.

When can UK viewers watch Wentworth: Halfway Home?

For now, UK fans will need to wait a little longer for confirmation.

Wentworth: Halfway Home is due to premiere on BINGE and Foxtel in Australia in late 2026, but no UK broadcaster, streaming home or release date has been announced yet.

Given the original series’ popularity with British viewers, interest in a UK release is likely to remain high as production continues and more details emerge.

What is already clear is that Wentworth is no longer simply a finished series from the past. Its world is opening up again, familiar characters are returning, and there is a completely new story waiting beyond the prison gates.

FAQs

Is Wentworth: Halfway Home coming to the UK?

A UK release has not yet been officially announced. The series is confirmed for Australia, with UK fans waiting for further details.

When is Wentworth: Halfway Home released?

The new series is expected to premiere in Australia in late 2026. An exact date has not yet been confirmed.

Which Wentworth characters are returning?

Boomer Jenkins, Franky Doyle and Lou Kelly are confirmed to return.

Where will Wentworth: Halfway Home air in the UK?

No UK broadcaster or streaming platform has been confirmed yet. Follow for updates- we are just as eager as know as you are!

UK viewers may still be waiting for release news, but there is already plenty to look forward to.

Keep checking the SoapLandTV Wentworth Hub for the latest Halfway Home news, casting updates and UK viewing information, alongside our coverage of Wentworth and Prisoner: Cell Block H.

Images: BINGE / Foxtel.