Rogue Heroes on SBS and SBS on Demand S2E1 – Written and created for television by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, This Town, Taboo), and originally inspired by Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book of the same name, the smash-hit series Rogue Heroes returns for a second season with the troops in Spring 1943.
Paddy Mayne takes control of the SAS following David Stirling’s capture, and now attention must turn from the conflict in North Africa to mainland Europe. But GHQ have cast doubt over the future of the regiment, while the creation of a second unit and an influx of new arrivals make things even more difficult for the men. Can they prove that the SAS remain essential to the war, wherever it may lead them?
Returning for season two are Jack O’Connell (Paddy Mayne), Connor Swindells (David Stirling), Sofia Boutella (Eve Mansour) and Dominic West (Dudley Clarke). Gwilym Lee (The Great, Bohemian Rhapsody) joins the cast as Bill Stirling, David Stirling’s brother and founder of the 2SAS regiment, while Con O’Neill (Happy Valley, Our Flag Means Death) appears as General Montgomery.
Season Two, Episode One:
In rural Northern Ireland – a postman delivers a letter from Paddy Mayne to his mother, explaining that his leave request was denied – and as a result he is unable to attend his father’s funeral. In Cairo a furious Paddy laments this dismissal and military police arrive to apprehend Paddy.
In his cell, Paddy is stunned to hear he has a visitor – William Stirling, the older brother of the recently captured David Stirling who first founded the SAS. William informs Paddy of a threat to the SAS – it’s in danger of being disbanded.
Rogue Heroes on SBS and SBS on Demand – Season Premiere / Wednesday 26 February at 9.30pm (6 Parts)
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Rogue Heroes on SBS and SBS on Demand S2E1
