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The Gold series 2 start date, cast, trailer and how to watch
The Gold series 2 start date, cast, trailer and how to watch
The Gold will be back on screens very soon for a brand new series, and the BBC has teased it will be 'unpredictable'
The BBC's critically acclaimed crime drama, The Gold, will make its highly anticipated return with a second season this month, and the broadcaster promises an "unpredictable" and "surprising" ride for viewers.
The series draws inspiration from real-life events surrounding the 1983 Brink's-Mat heist and its subsequent investigation, which was first brought to life on screens in 2023 to a receptive audience.
Now, the second instalment of the hit drama is due to land on BBC One, featuring many familiar faces and some newcomers.
Here's what you can expect from The Gold season two, including the plot, full cast, and air date.
What is The Gold series 2 about?
The Gold
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Season two will seamlessly pick up from where the season one finale left off, with a riveting narrative that delves deeper into the aftermath of the crime.
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The full synopsis sets the tone for an enthralling second season: 'Following multiple court cases and convictions of some of those involved in the theft and handling of the Brink's-Mat gold, the police realised that they had only ever been on the trail of half of the money.
'Series two is inspired by some of the theories around what happened to the other half of the money. As the police investigation continues, it becomes a tense, high-stakes journey into international money laundering and organised crime.
'The Brink's-Mat Task Force embark on a series of dramatic manhunts as they desperately try to solve the longest and most expensive investigation in the history of the Metropolitan Police.'
Elsewhere, Neil Forsyth, creator, writer and executive producer of The Gold, has teased what's to come, saying: 'The second series of The Gold picks up from the first series when the police realise they were only ever chasing half of the gold.
'This series follows the second half of the Brink's-Mat gold. It's also a story of the consequences faced by several of our key characters. The second and final part of The Gold sees the story of the Brink's-Mat robbery, and everything that stemmed from it, become even more expansive, surprising and international."
Who is in the cast?
Jack Lowden will reprise his role as robber Kenneth Noye
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The eagerly anticipated second series of The Gold will see familiar faces return alongside fresh talent.
Jack Lowden is set to reprise his role as Kenneth Noye, with Hugh Bonneville once again taking on the character of DCI Brian Boyce. Tom Cullen will continue as John Palmer, Peter Davison returns as Commissioner Gordon Stewart, and James Nelson-Joyce will be back as Brian Reader.
The returning ensemble for the second season includes Charlotte Spencer, Emun Elliott, Stefanie Martini, Sam Spruell, Amanda Drew, and Silas Carson.
Newcomer Tom Hughes joins the cast as Logan Campbell, while Stephen Campbell Moore steps into the shoes of Tony Lundy.
Joshua McGuire features as Douglas Baxter, Tamsin Topolski takes on the role of Alice Harper, Rochelle Neil portrays Kadene, Antonia Desplat appears as Lena, and Lorna Brown embodies Lauretta.
Thomas Coombes is set to take on the role of Jed Nixon, while Sean Teale will be joining the cast as Enrique, and Olivia Grant is also slated to appear in the second season, though her character's details remain under wraps.
When is The Gold season two airing?
The second series of The Gold is scheduled to premiere on BBC One on Sunday, 8 June at 9pm.
The subsequent episode will air on Tuesday, 10 June, deviating from its usual Monday slot due to the Belgium vs Wales FIFA World Cup Group J qualifier being broadcast on Match of the Day Live.
Fans can binge-watch all six episodes of The Gold's second season when they drop on BBC iPlayer on Sunday, 8 June at 6am. Each episode runs for a full hour.
Will there be a third series of The Gold?
It has been officially announced that there will not be a third series of The Gold, making the upcoming episodes the show's swansong.
The final chapter of the Brink's-Mat heist narrative will unfold in the season two finale, with the authorities still unable to reclaim the majority of the stolen bullion, dubbed the "crime of the century".
Neil Forsyth, the mastermind behind the series, commented: "I always saw The Gold as a two series show, following the two halves of the gold, so this will be the final series."
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Viewers can tune in to watch The Gold starting from Sunday, 8 June at 9pm on BBC One, with the first series already available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.
The Gold will begin airing on Sunday, 8 June at 9pm on BBC One. Series one is currently available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
