BBC's Showtrial season 2 - plot, episodes, filming locations and full cast including Sherwood star

The hit crime drama Showtrial is returning to the BBC for a second season with an all-new cast this week

The BBC will air the second series of it's hit crime drama Showtrial this week, following the case of an officer who stands accused of murdering a climate change activist. The new five-episode outing of the legal drama - which first aired in 2021 - will feature Sherwood star Akheel Aktar and was made by the producers of Line of Duty.

In the first season of Showtrial, arrogant student Talitha Campbell finds herself as the prime suspect in a murder investigation. The second series of Showtrial will air on Sunday, October 6 and will focus on a brand new case with an all-new cast.

The show will focus on the death of high-profile climate activist Marcus Calderwood who is left for dead in a violent hit-and-run, and the officers working to uncover the truth. Here's everything you need to know about the second series of Showtrial on the BBC.

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What is Showtrial season 2 about?

In Showtrial season 2, a prominent climate activist is left for dead in a violent hit-and-run. In his dying moments, Marcus Calderwood reveals his killer is a serving policeman.

A cocky police officer, an anxious defence solicitor and a driven CPS lawyer lead the case against the accused, with public outrage a fever-pitch. Ahead of the show's release, the BBC teased: "When high-profile climate activist Marcus Calderwood (Barney Fishwick) is left for dead in a violent hit and run, he uses his dying moments to apparently identify his killer - a serving policeman. "

But who is this unnamed Officer X? What does his own history reveal about the nature of trauma and revenge, and was Marcus’ death a tragic accident or pre-meditated murder?"

How many episodes of Showtrial are there?

Showtrial season 2 is a five-part series - with each episode lasting an hour. The show will air on BBC One at 9pm on Sunday, October 6 and will be available to watch in full on BBC iPlayer on that date.

Episodes will air weekly in the same time slot for the following four Sundays.

Who is in the cast for Showtrial season 2?

Multi BAFTA award-winner Adeel Akhtar (Fool Me Once, Sherwood), Nathalie Armin (Unforgotten), and Michael Socha (This Is England) star in the three leading roles this season. Leading the cast are:

• Adeel Akhtar as Sam Malik
• Nathalie Armin as Leila Hassoun-Kenny
• Michael Socha as PC Justin Mitchell
• Joe Dempsie as DI Miles Southgate
• Fisayo Akinade as Felix Owusu

Where was Showtrial season 2 filmed?

Showtrial season 2 was filmed in Belfast, with additional filming in Brighton. Showtrial was produced with support from Northern Ireland Screen, in association with ITV Studios which will also handle international distribution.