SAS Rogue Heroes season 2 start date, cast, episode count and plot confirmed

SAS Rogue Heroes is coming back to BBC One for a second series and it's set to be bigger and better than the first, with plenty of new faces joining the cast

SAS Rogue Heroes is set to make a triumphant return to BBC One with a fresh series, and the new instalment begins with David Stirling (portrayed by Connor Swindells) appointing Paddy Mayne (Jack O'Connell) as the leader while he was held captive.

Paddy, a natural-born maverick, brings a unique style of leadership, and his unconventional actions keep the regiment on high alert. Creator Steven Knight hinted: "Paddy is the one that punches the commanding officer, rather than being the commanding officer.

"What intrigued me throughout reading the history was how Paddy handled that, and he did manage it in an extraordinary and different way. I wanted Paddy front and centre, to examine his character, not gloss over some of the flaws and understand as I think with all of the men actually that they were chosen by war."

The synopsis further elaborates: "GHQ have cast doubt over the future of the regiment, while the formation of a second unit and an influx of new recruits add to the challenges faced by the men. Can they demonstrate that the SAS remains crucial to the war, wherever it may lead them?".

Here's everything you need to know about the new series.

When is SAS Rogue Heroes season 2 out?

The series launches on New Year's Day, January 1 at 9pm on BBC One.

The entire season will be made available to watch on BBC iPlayer from 6am that day, if fans wish to binge their way through.

Alternatively, they can watch each episode live as it drops on BBC One, with episode two scheduled to air on January 2.

The second season is made up of six episodes.

Who stars in SAS Rogue Heroes season 2?

Jack O'Connell and Connor Swindells reprise their roles as Paddy Mayne and David Stirling, alongside Dominic West as Lieutenant Colonel Dudley Wrangel Clarke and Theo Barklem-Biggs as Reg Seekings.

Returning to the screen are Corin Silva as Jim Almonds, Jacob Ifan as Pat Riley, Jacob McCarthy as Johnny Cooper, Stuart Campbell as Bill Fraser, Bobby Schofield as Dave Kershaw and Sofia Boutella as Eve Mansour.

The cast will also be welcoming some fresh faces including Gwilym Lee as David's brother Bill Stirling, Con O'Neill as British Commander General Montgomery, Mark Rowley as SAS recruit Jock McDiarmid and Jack Barton as SAS recruit John Tonkin.

Paolo De Vita, Anna Manuelli, Edward Bennett and Matteo Franco have also joined the cast in roles yet to be disclosed.

SAS Rogue Heroes will be available for viewing on BBC iPlayer come New Year's Day.