BBC Daytime has commissioned 40 new episodes of Bridge of Lies for its sixth series. This order represents the highest episode count for the quiz format to date. Additionally, Additionally, BBC has ordered 10 new episodes of Celebrity Bridge of Lies, which will return for a fifth series. Both productions are handled by STV Studios with Gary Chippington serving as executive producer.

Filming for both series takes place in Glasgow during the autumn. Ross Kemp returns as the presenter for both the main and celebrity iterations of the program. The commission for series six was overseen by Rob Unsworth, head of BBC Daytime and early peak commissioning, and commissioning editor Alex McLeod. The celebrity series was commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment commissioning, and commissioning editor Neil McCallum.

Contestant applications for the sixth series are open via the BBC Shows and Tours website. The deadline for these applications is Sunday 25 October 2026. STV Studios created the format and retains production rights, while BBC Studios Distribution manages international format sales outside of the United States.

The program originated as part of a BBC quiz initiative before moving into primetime. David Mortimer is the current CEO of STV Studios. The production uses a studio based in Glasgow.