Series 2
Spring, 1943. Paddy Mayne takes control of the SAS following David Stirling's capture, as attention turns 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 remains essential to the war, wherever it may lead them?
01 Episode 1
58mWith a new mission and the threat of disbandment facing the SAS, an ally is found with a familiar name.
2025-01-01 8.1
02 Episode 2
59mWhile the SAS find both friends and enemies in Sicily, at Gavi prisoner of war camp, David Stirling receives an unexpected visitor.
2025-01-02 7.7
03 Episode 3
59mAs the SAS advance through Italy, with some assistance from partisans, a commando order issued by Hitler threatens the fate of one of them.
2025-01-05 7.5
04 Episode 4
58mAs Reg Seekings struggles to cope, he strikes up a friendship with a young Italian boy which ends in yet more horror.
2025-01-12 8.2
05 Episode 5
58mAs John Tonkin tries to return to the unit, the men of the SAS receive a visit from General Montgomery who can smell drink – and heroism.
2025-01-19 7.2
06 Episode 6
58mThe SAS return to Britain and are given some time to decompress from the events in Italy. Bill is shocked to hear about the intended role for the SAS in the invasion of France.
2025-01-26 7.6
Who is in it
Connor SwindellsDavid Stirling
Jack O'ConnellPaddy Mayne
Sofia BoutellaEve Mansour
Corin SilvaJim Almonds
Theo Barklem-BiggsReg Seekings
Jacob IfanPat Riley
Jacob McCarthyJohnny Cooper
Bobby SchofieldDave Kershaw
Stuart CampbellBill Fraser
Gwilym LeeBill Stirling
Jack BartonJohn Tonkin
Mark RowleyJock McDiarmid