Vigil new cast members series 2
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BBC One announce two new Vigil cast members, including a Desperate Housewives heartthrob!

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BBC One drama Vigil will be back in 2023 with series 2 – and two new cast members!

Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie will return to star in the hit series, but there will also be some new faces in the cast.

The channel has also revealed some exciting plot details about the upcoming sequel to the popular first series which aired in 2021.

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Here’s everything we know so far about Vigil series 2.

Suranne Jones and Shaun Evans in new BBC submarine drama Vigil
Suranne Jones and Shaun Evans starred in Vigil series 1 (Credit: World Productions/Mark Mainz/BBC Pictures)

What’s the plot of Vigil series 2?

Series 2 of Vigil sees Amy Silva and Kirsten Longacre investigate an unexplained tragedy in the air force.

The brand-new investigation takes Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie’s characters into the world of the British air force.

Following multiple unexplained fatalities at a Scottish military facility, the duo are tasked with discovering the cause.

The BBC synopsis reveals: “Entering the hostile and closed ranks of the air force, the pair must face the deadly warfare of tomorrow as they fight for their own future.”

Suranne Jones said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the Vigil team again and continuing our story.

“We have brilliant new scripts and some amazing additions to the cast. Buckle up. It’s quite a ride.”

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Rose Leslie in Vigil on BBC One

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Helen Fear
TV Editor