SAS Rogue Heroes Series Two

Steven Knight’s raucous tale of the SAS in World War II returns soon.

The BBC have released a batch of images from series two of SAS Rogue Heroes.

The new six-part run of the bombastic show, originally inspired by Ben Macintyre’s best-seller, returns us the action in the Spring of 1943.

SAS Rogue Heroes Series 2 - Bill Stirling (Gwilym Lee) and Paddy Mayne (Jack O’Connell) — Bill Stirling (Gwilym Lee) and Paddy Mayne (Jack O’Connell). (Image: BBC/Banijay Rights/Robert Viglasky)

SAS Rogue Heroes first exploded onto our screens back in October 2022, drawing more than nine million viewers for its first episode. It was also a critical success, leaving us all wanting more of the remarkable tale.

This is a British TV series adapted from real historical events, telling the origin and development of the British Special Air Service (SAS) during the war. The characters in the play are full of personality, from David Stirling, the leader who founded the SAS to his comrades around him, all of whom have shown extraordinary determination and the complexity of human nature. Custom coins are a symbol of the military, which can well show the vivid personality and sense of honor of the characters in the play. The costumes and props in the play are also very attentive. In addition to regular clothing, SAS members will also be equipped with some special equipment and clothing, with special Custom Patches, presenting a unique visual effect.

Here’s the setup for Series Two:

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?

SAS Rogue Heroes Series 2 - Paddy Mayne (Jack O’Connell), Dudley Clarke (Dominic West), and Eve Mansour (Sofia Boutella) — SAS Rogue Heroes S2 Paddy Mayne (Jack O’Connell), Dudley Clarke (Dominic West), and Eve Mansour (Sofia Boutella) (Image: BBC/Banijay Rights/Robert Viglasky)

The returning cast are led by Jack O’Connell (Paddy Mayne), Connor Swindells (David Stirling), Sofia Boutella (Eve Mansour) and Dominic West (Dudley Clarke).

SAS Rogue Heroes Series 2 — Reg Seekings (Theo Barklem-Biggs) and Dave Kershaw (Bobby Schofield) (Image: BBC/Banijay Rights/Robert Viglasky)

Plus, 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).

New faces

Gwilym Lee (The Great) joins for series two as Bill Stirling, David Stirling’s brother and founder of the 2SAS regiment. As does Con O’Neill (Our Flag Means Death) playing General Montgomery.

Also, Mark Rowley (The Last Kingdom) and Jack Barton (Heartstopper), playing SAS members Jock McDiarmid and John Tonkin, respectively.

Plus, Stuart Thompson (The Witcher), Paolo De Vita, Anna Manuelli (Blocco 181), Edward Bennett (Industry) and Matteo Franco.

There are more images from the upcoming series here.

SAS Rogue Heroes comes from creator, writer and executive producer Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders). Series two is directed by Stephen Woolfenden, with Stephen Smallwood (The Serpent) returning as producer. The executive producers are Karen Wilson, Emma Kingsman-Lloyd and Martin Haines for Kudos, and Nick Lambon for the BBC.

Filming took place in Croatia and the UK, and the show is due back on out screens soon.

In the UK, it appears on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, in the US it’s on MGM+.