The BBC has shelved a popular drama despite a string of rave reviews and killer ratings.

Four-part culinary series Boiling Point first aired on screens in 2023 and has proved to be a hit with fans. 

The chef drama invites viewers behind the swing doors of a high-class London eatery for a serving of nerve-wracking tension.

It stars Stephen Graham as Andy Jones, who had a heart attack and lost his restaurant, and Vinette Robinson as Carly, who is head chef of Point North. 

Boiling Point is a sequel to the award-winning 2021 independent film of the same name. 

However, in a crushing blow to viewers, it has been revealed there are no plans for a second series of the drama at the moment, according to The Sun. 

Four-part culinary series Boiling Point first aired on screens in 2023 and has proved to be a hit with fans 

Boiling Point stars Vinette Robinson, pictured, as Carly who is head chef of Point North

Boiling Point is a sequel of the award-winning 2021 independent film of the same name

A source said: ‘It’s not often a drama gets such love from viewers and critics but Boiling Point was such a rarity the team has been left disappointed that there’s no news on a second series. The fact is there’s still an appeтιтe for more, it’s just making that happen.

‘Boiling Point is on the shelf, so to speak, but if the right story or idea comes along then there’s every chance it could be back on screens one day.’

Despite no new series on the horizons for now, the beloved drama has received incredible ratings, including a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Some fans took to the review site to share their verdict on the show, with one describing it as ‘a masterclass in TV drama’.

They wrote: ‘This is a masterclass in TV drama. The writing and direction is superb, the cast and acting is are sublime.

‘I’d recommend watching the short film ‘Boiling Point’ first, then watch this breathtaking series. C’mon… chop chop!’

Another penned: ‘Fabulous sequel to the short film. Intense and captivating. The characters’ pᴀssion about food is so realistic. Excellent casting. More please.’

Some fans of the show have taken to Rotten Tomatoes to share their verdicts

Someone else said: ‘Cut throat life of working in a restaurant. Brilliant drama. Interwoven stories of a desperate bunch of people trying to make ends meet and keep their lives on track.’

While a fourth commented: ‘Tense drama with every episode reaching boiling point. Great follow up to the movie.’

However, not everyone has been positive about the series and one viewer said: ‘People shouting in a kitchen, is that really how it is? Very disappointing and boring.’

Another wrote: ‘Boring point would be a better тιтle. Little story so hard to see why we would be interested in a load of people shouting in a kitchen !’ 

It comes as another BBC drama with raving reviews has returned for a second series. 

The BBC Three programme, Boarders, sees fan favourites Josh Tedeku as Jaheim, Jodie Campbell as Leah, Sekou Diaby as Toby, Myles Kamwendo as Omar and Aruna Jalloh as Femi hit screens again after the first episode of series two aired yesterday. 

While other viewers were not as impressed with the series

Boarders follows five black inner-city teenagers as they navigate attending elite boarding school, St Gilbert’s, after being awarded scholarships in an attempt to help  boost the school’s reputation.

The first series saw the teens get up to various antics during their studies as they tried to make the most of the opportunity.

Series two introduces a new acting headmistress, Carol Watlington-Geese, played by Niky Wardley, who wants to reduce the group of five to three. 

The season will feature new stars in guest roles, including Natalie Cᴀssidy from EastEnders and Alan Cumming from The Traitors US.