SAS Rogue Heroes gets explosive new trailer for series two of hit BBC war drama
AN ACTION-PACKED new trailer for series two of hit war drama SAS Rogue Heroes has just been released by the BBC.
The acclaimed drama made its debut in October 2022 and was an instant hit with critics and fans after six gripping episodes.
Sex Education star Connor Swindells, Jack O’Connell, Sofia Boutella, and The Crown‘s Dominic West led the cast of the first series of SAS Rogue Heroes.
Set in 1941, the show followed British Army officer David Stirling (Connor Swindells) who created a special command unit to stage operations deep behind enemy lines.
Based on Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book of the same name, series two returns to action with the troops in Spring 1943.
Season 2 is set to be more dramatic than ever as the regiment have to face their next battle in a completely different environment.
Paddy Mayne takes over control of the SAS after David Stirling’s capture in season one.
But as attention turns from the conflict in North Africa to mainland Europe, GHQ have doubts over the future of the regiment.
The creation of a second unit and an influx of new arrivals also make things more difficult for the men.
The unit will have to prove that the SAS remains essential to the war, wherever it may lead them.
Newcomers, Gwilym Lee from The Great and Bohemian Rhapsody joins the cast as Bill Stirling, David Stirling’s brother and founder of the 2SAS regiment.
Con O’Neill star of Happy Valley and Our Flag Means Death will feature as General Montgomery.
Among the brigade’s new recruits are Mark Rowley from The Last Kingdom and The North Water who will plays Jock McDiarmid.
From Heartstopper and War of the Worlds, Jack Barton plays SAS member John Tonkin.
Also joining the cast is Stuart Thompson from The Witcher and Paolo De Vita from Anonymous.
Anna Manuelli from Blocco and Edward Bennett from Save Me Too will also appear in the new season.
BBC crime dramas
The BBC is reopening case files on an all-star line-up of crime dramas this summer.
Here’s a refresher on the popular programmes which span six decades.
- Campion: Aired from 1989 to 1990, this detective drama series was adapted from novels by Margery Allingham and stars Peter Davison.
- Dalziel And Pascoe: A gritty detective drama series about a mismatched pair of policemen, based on the award-winning books by Reginald Hill. Aired from 1996 to 2007.
- Death In Paradise: A misanthropic detective inspector is assigned to a Caribbean island against his will. Premiered in 2011 and is still on air to this day.
- Happy Valley: Created by Sally Wainwright, this northern noir follows Sarah Lancashire as Sgt Catherine Cawood – tough, defiant and facing her traumatic past.
- Hinterland: Welsh drama starring Richard Harrington. Brooding DCI Tom Mathias uncovers secrets – and links to his troubled past amid mountainous terrain and close-knit villages. Aired from 2013 to 2016.
- Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Based on the novels of Elizabeth George, this drama series is about upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley and working class DS Barbara Havers. Aired from 2001 to 2007.
- Jonathan Creek: Starring comedian Alan Davies, this comedy-drama series follows a inventor of magic tricks who is often called in to solve puzzling murders. Aired from 1997 to 2016.
- Law & Order: Originally broadcast in 1978, this four-part drama series is about the British judicial system. Stars include Peter Dean and Derek Martin.
- Life On Mars: Beguiling science-fiction police drama following a Manchester policeman who travels back to 1973 following a car accident. Stars John Simm and Philip Glenister. Aired from 2006 to 2007.
- Line Of Duty: Created by Jed Mercurio, this drama follows the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit. Stars Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar, aired from 2012 to 2021.
- Luther: Crime drama series starring Idris Elba as DCI John Luther. Aired from 2010 to 2019, with a follow-up film released in 2023.
- New Tricks: Warm-hearted drama following an eccentric group of old-fashioned detectives. Starring Dennis Waterman, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong and James Bolam. Aired from 2003 to 2015.
- Sherlock: Benedict Cumberbatch stars a modern day Sherlock Holmes, teaming up with Martin Freeman‘s war veteran Dr Watson to solve impossible crimes. Aired from 2010 to 2017.
- Shetland: Detective drama starring Douglas Henshall, Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell, showcasing the dark side of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Premiered in 2013 and is still on air to this day.
- The Cops: Set in the fictional northern town of Stanton, this acclaimed, provocative police drama stars Katy Cavanagh, Rob Dixon and John Henshaw. Aired from 1998 to 2001.
- Waking The Dead: With a cast including Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston and Wil Johnson, this series follows a cold case team who unearths sleeping secrets, but sometimes the past is best left buried. Aired from 2000 to 2011.
- Wallander: Starring Sir Kenneth Branagh, Kurt Wallander is unable to unsee the dark crimes he’s tasked to investigate while Wallander’s job comes at a cost to his family and relationships. Aired from 2008 to 2016.
But beyond the explosive scenes in the new trailer there is a glimpse of how war is starting to impact these brave men.
Series one received five-star reviews and fans are desperate for its return.
One viewer posted: ” Thoroughly enjoyable, and it reminded me a lot of Brassic in its tone and flow.”
Another said: “I thought the first series was great fun.”
A third declared: “I can’t handle this long waiting anymore. want to watcH NOW. GIB ME”
SAS Rogue Heroes series two is coming soon to BBC iPlayer and BBC One