The Walsh Sisters is returning with a six-part series

The comedy series is inspired by the bestselling novels by Marian Keyes.

What we know about The Walsh Sisters series 2

From the press release, the BBC confirms we rejoin the chaotic, dysfunctional, but deeply loveable family of five sisters, their mother, and bemused father in their Dublin hometown.

Series two sees Rachel step outside the family bubble to navigate recovery on her own terms, but an encounter with a familiar face tests her newfound independence; Claire defies the traditional expectations placed on her as a mother compared to her ex’s responsibilities as a father; Maggie’s quest to become the perfect family takes an unexpected turn at a marital crossroads; Helen becomes overprotective of her sisters while struggling with her emotional wellbeing; and Anna tries some unusual methods to get over heartbreak.

Individually, all five sisters are forced to confront their true identities as the roles in life they’ve previously played seemingly no longer fit. Meanwhile, Daddy Walsh remains blissfully oblivious to the family drama, focused entirely on his quest to land a part in the local amateur dramatic musical — much to the exasperation of Mammy Walsh. At its heart, the series remains true to its signature ‘Walsh dynamic’ with a fierce, hilarious, and unbreakable bond of sisterhood.

Who stars in the show

The returning cast is led by Caroline Menton (Oddity) as Rachel, Danielle Galligan (House of Guinness, Spilt Milk, Shadow and Bone) as Claire, Máiréad Tyers (Extraordinary, My Lady Jane, Belfast) as Helen, Stefanie Preissner (How to Adult) as Maggie, and Louisa Harland (Derry Girls, Renegade Nell, Love/Hate) as Anna. Also returning are Aidan Quinn (This is my Father, Legends of the Fall, Song for a Raggy Boy) as Jack ‘Daddy’ Walsh and Carrie Crowley (An Cailín Ciúin, Hope Street, Smother) as Mammy Walsh.

Stefanie Preissner continues as creative lead and writer on the series, with this season based on Marian Keyes’ novels The Mystery of Mercy Close and Angels.

The press release also has details on the new cast joining this series. You can watch series 1 on iPlayer.