BBC has shared preview images of series 2 of Steven Knight’s hit drama SAS Rogue Heroes
The BBC has released first-look images of its returning series SAS Rogue Heroes.
Inspired by the origins of the world’s greatest Special Forces unit, the BBC’s action-packed series premiered in October 2022.
The World War II drama attracted mostly positive reviews, becoming a hit with viewers on Sunday nights on BBC One and streaming on BBC iPlayer.
What is it about?
The official synopsis says:
Series two returns to action with the troops in Spring 1943. Paddy Mayne takes control of the SAS following David Stirling’s capture, and now attention must turn from the conflict in North Africa to mainland Europe. But GHQ have cast doubt over the future of the regiment, while the creation of a second unit and an influx of new arrivals make things even more difficult for the men. Can they prove that the SAS remain essential to the war, wherever it may lead them?
Who is in the cast?
The cast is lead by Jack O’Connell (Paddy Mayne), Connor Swindells (David Stirling), Sofia Boutella (Eve Mansour) and Dominic West (Dudley Clarke).
Gwilym Lee (The Great, Bohemian Rhapsody) joins the cast as Bill Stirling, David Stirling’s brother and founder of the 2SAS regiment, while Con O’Neill (Happy Valley,) plays General Montgomery.
The cast is rounded off by Theo Barklem-Biggs (Reg Seekings), Corin Silva (Jim Almonds), Jacob Ifan (Pat Riley), Jacob McCarthy (Johnny Cooper), Stuart Campbell (Bill Fraser), and Bobby Schofield (Dave Kershaw) also return for duty in series two. Among the brigade’s new recruits are Mark Rowley and Jack Barton, who will play SAS members Jock McDiarmid and John Tonkin.
Watch the trailer to series 1 here:
Who is behind it?
Written and created for television by Steven Knight, SAS Rogue Heroes is made by Kudos (a Banijay UK company) for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, in co-production with MGM+.
When can we watch it?
Series one – a hit with audiences and press alike, is available to stream now in full on BBC iPlayer.