Ruth Sheen as Kath (series 1): The pub landlady of The Crows Nest that the gang frequents. She is very sociable, having known them all for years, and is aware of everyone's issues. Greg Wood as Barry MacDonagh (series 4; guest series 3, 5): Davey's silent but intimidating brother who works with him against Vinnie and the gang. He is later killed after stepping on a land mine at Jim's farm. a b Westbrook, Caroline (28 August 2019). "Will there be a series 2 of Michelle Keegan's Brassic and how can you watch the first series?". Metro . Retrieved 29 August 2019. a b c d e f "Where is Sky One's Michelle Keegan comedy Brassic filmed?". Metro News. 22 August 2019 . Retrieved 13 May 2020.

For series 2, Claude Scott-Mitchell joined the cast in the role of Sara, a new romance for Maloney's character. All series 1 cast members reprised their roles, with John Thomson and Bill Paterson also joining the cast as newcomers. West also reprised his role, now portraying a more regular character. Muzz Khan as Adyan Khan (series 5): A petty criminal who seeks out Vinnie's gang with a job proposition, and later joins them. On 27 August 2019, it was announced that the complete first series would release to DVD on 30 September. [23] Reception [ edit ] Critical response [ edit ] Amit Dhut as Calvin (series 4; guest series 2–3, 5): Dan's enforcer who helps him buy and sell stolen goods. a b c "When is Michelle Keegan's new comedy Brassic released on Sky?". Metro. 20 August 2019 . Retrieved 21 August 2019.

Camille Cottin as Fiona Frank (series 5): A psychotherapist who Vinnie is referred to by Dr. Cox to help with his declining mental health.

On 24 April 2020, Sky released the second series' trailer, confirming that it would begin broadcasting on 7 May that year. [12] It was confirmed that it would also broadcast six episodes with all of them becoming available to be streamed through NOW TV from its premiere date, though would officially be broadcast on a weekly basis through Sky. [13] Prior to series 2 commencing its broadcast, Sky recommissioned the series for an expanded third series, consisting of eight episodes; a projected release date was not disclosed. [3] Casting [ edit ]John Weaver as Carl Slater (series 3; guest series 1–2, 5): A police officer, and later Detective Inspector, who has been Vinnie's arch-enemy since their childhood and is obsessed with exposing his criminal activities. Neil Ashton as David "Davey" MacDonagh (series 5; recurring series 4; guest series 3): A career criminal who forms a rivalry with Vinnie, hoping to take over his cannabis business. Working with his brother, Davey fills the void left by McCann's arrest as Hawley's most dangerous criminal. He acts as the main antagonist for the fourth series.

Anthony Welsh as Jake (series 1–2): A classmate of Erin's at college, he shows an interest in her, despite her ongoing relationship and son. After initially getting close to Erin he later starts a relationship with her after she splits with Dylan. However, this ends after his brother Aaron makes sexual advances toward her and subsequently assaults her. News: Award Nominations For Home, Brassic, Derry Girls & More". Beyond The Joke. 4 December 2019 . Retrieved 6 June 2020.

The home of Erin, played by Michelle Keegan, has been set on a street in Ashton-under-Lyne for the past three series. Carl Rice as Ronnie Croft (series 5; guest series 1–3): Erin’s estranged criminal brother who escapes from prison. Despite promising his sister that he would reform, he continues to lie compulsively and get into trouble. After Gilgun was announced as the series lead, Michelle Keegan, Damien Molony, Tom Hanson, Aaron Heffernan, Ryan Sampson and Parth Thakerar joined the cast in fellow main character roles. [14] The characters include Vincent "Vinnie" O'Neill (Gilgun), Erin Croft (Keegan), Dylan (Molony), "Cardi" (Hanson), Ash (Heffernan), Tommo (Sampson) and JJ (Thakerar), whereas Dominic West and Bronagh Gallagher also portrayed assisting roles throughout the series, starring as Doctor Chris Cox and Carol, respectively. [15] [16] RTS Programme Awards 2020 in partnership with Audio Network". Royal Television Society. 14 October 2019 . Retrieved 26 February 2022.

Ryan Sampson as Thomas "Tommo" Schaftner: A loner but very content with his lifestyle, Tommo has no family and is happiest when he is taking part in various sexual activities. Turning his passion into a business, he makes money holding secret S&M nights for rich local businessmen, barristers, and brigadiers. Tommo is a free spirit: he does what he wants, when he wants, and is the wild card of the gang, making him unpredictable. Danny says: "We were out at sea for several days in burly December late last year which was interesting. Samantha Power as Donna MacDonagh (series 5): Davey and Barry's sister who takes over their criminal operation after she's released from prison. Neil Fitzmaurice as Mr. Bishop (series 1; guest series 2–4): One of Tommo's clients who often clashes with his ex-wife, who both hire Vinnie's gang to sabotage each other.

The cast and crew were spotted filming in Llandudo over several days last December in the freezing cold, but it has made for some quality telly.