The BBC has confirmed that the second series of the crime drama This City Is Ours will premiere on Sunday, October 25. Following a debut season that averaged over 6 million viewers, the show returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer to continue its intense exploration of Liverpool’s underworld.
Release Schedule
Starting October 25, the complete eight-episode box set will be available on BBC iPlayer. For traditional viewers, episodes will air weekly on Sunday and Monday nights at 9pm on BBC One. The new season expands its scope, featuring filming locations in Liverpool and Spain.
Plot Developments
Series two begins immediately after the first season’s finale. Michael Kavanagh (James Nelson-Joyce) and Diana Williams (Hannah Onslow) have fled to Spain to escape their past. Their peace is short-lived, however, as they are drawn back into conflict to answer for the death of the Colombian supplier, Ricardo.
In Liverpool, the criminal landscape remains unstable. The firm faces new threats, including a veteran gangster from the era of the late Ronnie Phelan who has recently been released from prison and is demanding compensation.
Cast
The second series features both returning stars and notable new additions:
- James Nelson-Joyce as Michael Kavanagh
- Hannah Onslow as Diana Williams
- Jack McMullen as Jamie Phelan
- Mike Noble as Banksey
- Julie Graham as Elaine Phelan
- Shaun Evans as Ozzie Thompson (New)
- Álvaro Morte as Felipe Guzman (New)
Shaun Evans joins the cast as former gangster Ozzie Thompson. Additionally, Spanish actor Álvaro Morte, known for Money Heist, plays Felipe Guzman. As the younger brother of the late Ricardo, Felipe is hunting those responsible for his sibling’s murder, creating a significant new threat for Michael and Diana.
Production Background
Created and written by Stephen Butchard, the series is noted for its authentic depiction of Liverpool. Production utilized several local landmarks, including The Old School House on Lark Lane and The Vines on Lime Street, while expanding to Spain to accommodate the shifting narrative. The BBC aims to build on the success of the first series, which earned critical acclaim and multiple award nominations, including RTS North West recognition for James Nelson-Joyce.
