BBC One thriller Vigil returns for series 2 this December, reuniting Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie in the cast, and welcoming many more famous faces.
In the first series of Vigil, we saw DCI Amy Silva venturing into the hidden world of submarines… The second series finds Amy and DI Kirsten Longacre (Amy’s partner in both senses of the word) exploring another shrouded aspect of British military operations – that of Britain’s arms dealing, drone weapons development, and its partnerships in the Middle East.
As with the first series, the meaning of ‘loyalty’ is a major theme in the new six-parter. In a brand-new investigation, DCI Amy Silva and Kirsten (Rose Leslie) enter the world of drone warfare to catch a killer.
Following multiple unexplained fatalities at a Scottish military facility, the pair are tasked with uncovering the cause. Entering the hostile and closed ranks of the air force, they must face the deadly warfare of tomorrow as they fight for their own future.
Here’s everything you need to know about the cast of Suranne Jones drama Vigil series 2, starting on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 9pm.
Vigil series 2 cast: Suranne Jones plays DCI Amy Silva
TV favourite Suranne Jones returns as DCI Amy Silva in the second series of Vigil on BBC One. This time, she’s loved up with DI Kirsten Longacre, and the pair are expecting their first child together.
Of course, fans of series 1 will know that Amy already has a child called Poppy with her late partner.
Suranne Jones made her debut in television when she played the famous Karen McDonald in Coronation Street. She starred in the soap from 1997 to 2004. After leaving the popular ITV soap, she went on to star in a number of British dramas including Vincent, Harley Street, and Unforgiven.
The 45-year-old actress also won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress in 2016 for her portrayal of Gemma Foster in Doctor Foster. Gemma Foster was a successful GP who set out to find the truth about her cheating husband. In the series, she starred alongside many famous names including Jodie Comer, Adam James and Bertie Carvel.
Fans will also recognise Suranne for her role as PC Laurie Franklin in Five Days, Sister Joan Livesey in The Crimson Field, and Sarah in Single Father.
She portrayed DC Rachel Bailey in Scott & Bailey from 2011 to 2016. Suranne then went on to star in arguably her most successful role to date – that of Anne Lister in Gentleman Jack. Suranne is also known for playing Claire McGory in gritty drama Save Me, and Becca in the recent heartbreaker Maryland.
Rose Leslie stars as DI Kirsten Longacre
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