• BBC has announced HBO’s decision to stop producing Gentleman Jack.
• The Sally Wainwright-produced series was written in a secret code.

The BBC has announced that it is in discussions with the show’s creator following HBO’s decision to stop producing Gentleman Jack.

The historical drama, a co-production between the broadcasters, stars Suranne Jones as 19th-century landowner Anne Lister, who is frequently referred to as the “first modern lesbian.”

The Sally Wainwright-produced series, which has received praise in the UK, is based on Lister’s diaries, some of which were written in a secret code.

However, in a statement to Deadline, HBO said it “will not be moving forward with the third season of Gentleman Jack.

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“When we began this journey more than five years ago, we knew the series’ creator Sally Wainwright had a uniquely compelling vision, and it’s been tremendously gratifying to see how Anne Lister’s journey has resonated with viewers.

“We are incredibly grateful to Sally, to the impeccable Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle, and to the entire cast and crew for bringing Anne and Ann’s story to life.

“We’d also like to thank our partners at BBC and Lookout Point for their collaboration on two remarkable seasons.”

A statement from Lookout Point, the producers of Gentleman Jack, said: “It has been an absolute honor to help Sally realize her wonderful vision and bring Anne Lister marching into the 21st Century.

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“We are so proud of the profound impact that the series continues to have on viewers around the world and would like to thank all the fans for their incredible support. Huge thanks also to the BBC and HBO whose shared passion made series 1 and 2 possible and of course to Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle and every cast and crew member who helped bring Anne and Ann’s world to life with such glorious colour and feeling.

“Here’s to never conforming to the way people think a woman should look, or think, or be.”