[Neil Jones]

Interestingly Phoenix Rise was commissioned for two series. Series one released now and series two later this year. It also been confirmed this week that it's been recommissioned for another two series after the first two. So the BBC really seem to be backing it. Think it's a Midlands commission which helps tick a box.

It's set in the West Midlands but its filmed in Coventry, which is actually on the east side of the (West Midlands) region.
People have this concept that "West Midlands" and "East Midlands" starts and ends either side of Birmingham, but that's not the case; East Midlands is further north east Nottingham way and beyond.