This City Is Ours season two premieres on BBC One on Sunday, October 25, at 9pm, with all eight episodes available as a box set on BBC iPlayer from the same day, according to the BBC and multiple TV guides. The Liverpool crime drama returns with Michael Kavanagh and Diana Williams drawn back into the world they tried to leave.
That This City Is Ours season two premiere matters because the first season averaged more than six million viewers, according to Comic Basics’ report, and the BBC has already shown unusual confidence in the show by commissioning a third series before the second has aired.
What Happens In Season Two
The season picks up with Michael, played by James Nelson-Joyce, and Diana, played by Hannah Onslow, barely arrived in Spain when they are dragged back to answer questions around Ricardo’s death, according to ITV and BBC listings summarised by iTalkTelly. Back in Liverpool, tensions continue among the remaining members of the gang.
New cast members include Shaun Evans as Ozzie Thompson, a former gangster from Ronnie Phelan’s era recently released from prison who wants compensation from the firm, and Alvaro Morte as Felipe Guzman, a member of the Colombian cartel and younger brother of Ricardo, who was murdered at the end of the first series.
Returning cast members include Jack McMullen as Jamie Phelan, Mike Noble as Banksey, Julie Graham as Elaine Phelan, Laura Aikman as Rachel Duffy, Kevin Harvey as Bobby Duffy and Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Cheryl Crawford. The series is produced by Left Bank Pictures, with Sony Pictures Television handling international distribution.
A Third Series Already Commissioned
The BBC has already commissioned a third series, with filming planned primarily in Liverpool in 2027, according to Daily Story Desk’s guide. That early renewal removes the usual cliffhanger anxiety for viewers, who know the story will continue even if season two ends on a dramatic note.
BBC One will broadcast season two across consecutive Sunday and Monday nights at 9pm, while iPlayer viewers can binge the full season immediately. That dual strategy mirrors the first season’s success and reflects how many viewers now choose box sets over weekly broadcasts.
For Sunday night drama, the clash with ITV’s Adultery at the same 9pm slot is the headline event of the week. This City Is Ours, however, arrives with momentum, a loyal audience and a future already secured.
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