This City Is Ours Series 2 on BBC One – Episode Guide, Cast and When It’s On
Image: BBC Episode 5: Sunday 8 November 2026, 9pm, BBC One. Episode 6 follows on Monday 9 November at 9pm.
This City Is Ours series 2 is on BBC One twice a week, at 9pm on Sunday and Monday nights. Episode 5 of 8 is on Sunday 8 November and episode 6 is on Monday 9 November. The Liverpool crime drama is created and written by Stephen Butchard, and James Nelson-Joyce leads again as Michael Kavanagh. This page covers dates, cast and how to watch, with no plot beyond the series’ premise.
Updated Wednesday 4 November 2026, after episode 4. Facts on this page are up to episode 4 only.
When did This City Is Ours series 2 start?
Series 2 began on BBC One at 9pm on Sunday 25 October 2026. Unlike series 1, which went out weekly on Sundays, the new run has two episodes a week, on Sunday and Monday nights. That puts the halfway point behind us: episodes 5 and 6 are on BBC One on 8 and 9 November.
This City Is Ours series 2 episode guide
| Episode | Date | Time and channel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday 25 October 2026 | 9pm, BBC One |
| 2 | Monday 26 October 2026 | 9pm, BBC One |
| 3 | Sunday 1 November 2026 | 9pm, BBC One |
| 4 | Monday 2 November 2026 | 9pm, BBC One |
| 5 | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 9pm, BBC One |
| 6 | Monday 9 November 2026 | 9pm, BBC One |
| 7 and 8 | Not listed yet |
Each episode runs for an hour, and BBC One shows it at 9pm in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland alike. Listings only reach about a week ahead, so episodes 7 and 8 have no dates yet. We add them here when they appear.
Late-night BBC Two repeats
If you missed last week’s pair, BBC Two is listed with both in the early hours over the coming weekend:
| Episode | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 2am (late on Saturday night) |
| 4 | Monday 9 November 2026 | 1.45am (late on Sunday night) |
Those times are for BBC Two in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our listings do not carry BBC Two Scotland, so check there separately.
What is This City Is Ours about?
The series follows a Liverpool crime family and the people around it. Series 1 centred on gang boss Ronnie Phelan, played by Sean Bean, and a power struggle between his son Jamie and his right-hand man Michael. Series 2 picks up after that. Michael and Diana are called back from Spain to answer questions over the death of Ricardo, while an old-school gangster from Ronnie’s time, recently out of prison, wants compensation from the firm.
Who is in the cast of series 2?
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| James Nelson-Joyce | Michael Kavanagh |
| Hannah Onslow | Diana Williams |
| Jack McMullen | Jamie Phelan |
| Julie Graham | Elaine Phelan |
| Mike Noble | Banksey |
| Saoirse-Monica Jackson | Cheryl Crawford |
| Adam Abbou | Freddie |
| Laura Aikman | Rachel Duffy |
| Kevin Harvey | Bobby Duffy |
| Darci Shaw | Melissa Sullivan |
| Shaun Evans (new) | Ozzie Thompson |
| Álvaro Morte (new) | Felipe Guzman |
Shaun Evans plays Ozzie, the gangster recently out of prison. Álvaro Morte plays Felipe Guzman. Sean Bean, who played Ronnie, is not in the series 2 cast, because Ronnie is killed in series 1.
Where is it filmed?
In and around Liverpool, where it is set, with extra filming in Spain. Filming on series 2 began in October 2025. Left Bank Pictures makes it for the BBC.
When was series 1 on?
Series 1 started on BBC One at 9pm on Sunday 23 March 2025 and ran for eight episodes, with the finale on Sunday 11 May. The BBC announced series 2 in May 2025, as series 1 was ending.
Will there be a series 3?
Yes. A third series was ordered before series 2 began, with filming expected to start in Liverpool in 2027. There is no air date yet.
How to watch
| Platform | BBC One | BBC Two (repeats) |
|---|---|---|
| Freeview | 1 (HD on 101) | 2 (HD on 102) |
| Sky Q | 101 | 102 |
| Virgin Media | 101 | 102 |
| Freesat | 101 | 102 |
BBC One is also live on BBC iPlayer, where series 2 is available too. iPlayer needs a TV Licence. For everything else on Sunday night, see our Sunday TV guide, or what’s on TV tonight across every channel.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next episode of This City Is Ours?
Episode 5 of series 2 is on BBC One at 9pm on Sunday 8 November 2026, and episode 6 follows at 9pm on Monday 9 November.
What time is This City Is Ours on tonight?
Series 2 goes out at 9pm on BBC One on Sunday and Monday nights. On Sunday 8 November 2026 it is episode 5, and on Monday 9 November it is episode 6. Each episode runs for an hour.
How many episodes are in This City Is Ours series 2?
Eight, the same as series 1. With two a week, episodes 7 and 8 should complete the run the following week, but they are not in the listings yet.
When did This City Is Ours series 2 start?
Series 2 started on BBC One at 9pm on Sunday 25 October 2026, with episodes on Sunday and Monday nights since.
Who is in the cast of This City Is Ours series 2?
James Nelson-Joyce and Hannah Onslow lead as Michael Kavanagh and Diana Williams. Jack McMullen, Julie Graham, Mike Noble and Saoirse-Monica Jackson return, and the new names are Shaun Evans as Ozzie Thompson and Álvaro Morte as Felipe Guzman.
Is Sean Bean in This City Is Ours series 2?
No. Sean Bean played the gang boss Ronnie Phelan, who is murdered in series 1. Julie Graham returns as his widow, Elaine.
Who plays Cheryl Crawford in This City Is Ours?
Saoirse-Monica Jackson, who is back for series 2.
Where is This City Is Ours filmed?
In and around Liverpool, where the story is set, with some filming in Spain for series 2.
Who wrote the music for This City Is Ours?
The original score is by the composer Rael Jones, and a soundtrack album of his music has been released.
Is This City Is Ours on Netflix?
In the UK it is a BBC drama, so it streams on BBC iPlayer, which needs a TV Licence. It is not a Netflix show.
Will there be a series 3 of This City Is Ours?
Yes. A third series was ordered before series 2 began, with filming expected in Liverpool in 2027. There is no air date yet.
What channel number is BBC One?
BBC One is 1 on Freeview (HD on 101), 101 on Sky Q, 101 on Virgin Media and 101 on Freesat.
Related: BBC One TV guide | BBC Two TV guide | What’s on TV tonight, Sunday | What’s on TV tonight, Monday
