A BBC drama has sky-rocketed up the Netflix charts a decade on from its TV debut after finding a brand new audience.

Police show Cuffs, created by Julie Gearey, hit BBC One in October 2015.

The programme aired eight episodes before wrapping up in December that year.

Cuffs follows a group of coppers from fictional South Sussex Police working as front-line officers in the Brighton/Sussex area.

It stars Ashley Walters, Jaob Ifan, Peter Sullivan, Amanda Abbington, Shaun Dooley, Paul Reay, Eleanor Matsuura and Alex Carter.

‘Fast-paced police drama following a team as they deal with the challenges of front-line policing,’ the Beeb’s synopsis states.

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A BBC drama has sky-rocketed up the Netflix charts a decade on from its TV debut after finding a brand new audience

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Police show Cuffs, created by Julie Gearey, hit BBC One in October 2015. The programme aired eight episodes before wrapping up in December that year

Now, 10 years on, Cuff landed on streaming service Netflix on November 28.

The series has so far managed to climb to sixth place on the subscription site’s charts.

Many have rushed online to share how much they have enjoyed watching the crime drama.

On IMDb, the show boasts an impressive 7.3 out of 10, with one saying: ‘I binge watched this show over the last couple days and it was absolutely amazing!

‘The action and the scenarios were exciting, adrenaline-fuelled and at times, very intense! Each character was different and had there own advantages and disadvantages and were played very well.

‘The writing was amazing and so so realistic. I really wish they made more episodes because this show is amazing.’

‘Nice, enjoyable police drama with good ensemble work.’

‘I really like this show, and I can’t believe there’s only 8 episodes of it!’

Many have rushed online to share their rave reviews on the police drama – with one calling it the ‘best British police series’

‘A fantastic show!! Casting did a terrific job, the actors are so good, perfect! The story lines are good very real to life, I can imagine that is just what it is like out there on the front lines for the police.

‘I like that it is in Brighton. I am so disappointed there is only one series. Why were more not made? Whoever made the stupid decision to end this excellent series should be fired!!’

‘Great character development and an entertaining account of personal and professional challenges in a Brighton police department. Good script and wonderful acting.

‘A diverse cast with equally diverse characters under represented in many current shows. A real shame that the BBC didn’t renew it. Shows of this caliber are hard to come by.’

‘Possibly the best British police series.’

‘Excellent show. Not enough episodes. Very well written! And of course well acted.’

‘I have watched a lot of British crime and police dramas over the past 10 years. This is one of the best. If it had been renewed, I would have watched every week.

‘I liked the plots, the people and their interaction. In many of the crime and police dramas there isn’t a lot of the character of the town.

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Now, 10 years on, Cuff landed on streaming service Netflix on November 28 – and according to Metro, the series managed to land on sixth place on the subscription site’s charts

‘By being set in Brighton with its wide range of characters both residents and tourists, I thought the show was very interesting. It would have been another reason for me to watch the show on a regular basis.’

Ashley Walters plays PC Ryab Draper, while Jacob Ifan takes on the role of PC Jake Vickers and Amanda Abbington plays DS Jo Moffat.

Peter Sullivan plays Chief Superintendent Robert Vickers, Shaun Dooley is DC Carl Hawkins and Paul Ready is DI Felix Kane.

Alex Carter plays PC Lino Moretti and Eleanor Matsuura is PC Donna Prager.

They are also joined by Karen Bryson, Bhavna Limbachia, Robbie Gee, Clare Burt and Andrew Hawley.

Fans were heartbroken when they found out that the show wasn’t going to be renewed for a second series.

A BBC spokesperson said at the time: ‘We are very proud of Cuffs and would like to thank all those involved, but in order to create space for new shows and to keep increasing the range of BBC One drama, the show will not be returning for a second series.’

Their decision angered fans so much that fans created a petition to bring it back.

The petition on change.org, which is now closed, had a whopping 11,917 supporters.

Actress Amanda took to her X account at the time to share her thoughts over the axe.

She said: ‘End of an era. And we are all gutted.

‘Thanks to a wonderful cast, crew and fans. No series two. Sad day.’

In another tweet she said: ‘Thanks for all your support and tweets regarding #cuffs. You’re all so great. Bless ya. We will miss it so much.’