Casualty legend Derek Thompson has joined the cast of Blue Lights
Derek will appear in series two!
Belfast born actor Derek Thompson, who is mainly known for playing the iconic role of Charlie Fairhead in Casualty for almost four decades, has been cast for the second series of BBC crime drama Blue Lights.
The 75-year-old actor returns to his hometown of Belfast to guest star as retired police officer Robin Graham in two episodes during series two, which is due to hit our screens in the coming weeks.
Speaking about the role, Derek said: "I was born in Belfast and was equally excited to travel over to work on the show and pleased to report, having read the scripts, that I'm sure the fans will love the second series every bit as much as the first. Greatly looking forward to it myself as I'm one of them."
The Two Cities team added: “We are delighted to have Derek Thompson back working with us in his native Belfast, it is an honour to have him as part of the Blue Lights family."
When does series 2 start?
Although no start date has been confirmed for the hugely-antipcated second series, bosses have released details, including first look images.
Speaking about the plot of the second series, the BBC say: 'Grace, Annie and Tommy are growing up fast as police officers, but nothing can prepare them for the turmoil they face every day.
'It’s a year since the fall of the McIntyre crime gang and the vacuum has been filled by rival gangs, all competing for dominance. Constable Shane Bradley is drafted in to help, but his motivations are unclear. Tommy is dangerously seduced by the world of intelligence policing, while Grace struggles to deal with her son’s absence, and growing feelings for fellow officer Stevie. As a young loyalist threatens to take over the city, the officers face a major gangland feud – culminating in a violent and devastating confrontation.'
Check out the first look images below:
Blue Lights series 2
Blue Lights series 2
Blue Lights series 2
Blue Lights series 2
Blue Lights series 2
Blue Lights series 2
As well as series two due to air in the coming weeks, it's now been confirmed the show has been commissioned for a third and fourth series, will filming due to once again take place in Belfast.
Whist we wait for series two, series one is available to binge on BBC iPlayer now.
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