Death Valley is set to return for a second series on the BBC, which will see Gwyneth Keyworth and Timothy Spall lead the cast.
The show follows the unlikely partnership between DS Janie Mallowan (Keyworth) and retired actor John Chapel (Spall) as they solve various crimes around Wales.
A synopsis for series two shares: "Series two picks up a few months after the events of series one, Janie has been promoted to Detective Inspector and is busier than ever, with paperwork stacking up quicker than she can clear it.
"To make matters worse, she’s been ignoring John since finding out he’s been dating her mum.
"Janie’s hand is forced after a murder in a Community Payback group when DCI Barry Clarke forces her to bring John Chapel in as the department's consultant."
John is also set to return to the world of acting on the set of an epic Welsh fantasy TV series.
Speaking to the BBC ahead of the show's return, Keyworth said: "It's such a privilege to come back for a second series.
"You’re never sure how something is going to go down with audiences, so the fact there was such a positive response, and people seemed to take to Janie and John so well, felt really special and something I'm incredibly proud of.
"I'm very excited to be back for a second series.
"I’ve recently been performing in theatre and the amount of people I’ve met at the stage door who love John and Janie, has been so heartwarming to hear."
Meanwhile, Spall shared: "I’ve been a little more involved with the development for series two, so it’s been excellent working with creator/writer Paul Doolan, making suggestions for John’s character and the relationship development between Janie and John.
"I hope we’ve moved the story on and remained consistent; Paul has really excelled himself with the diverse and interesting cases in series two and there are some ambitious stories with a gallery of fascinating original characters taken on by excellent new guest artists."
Death Valley full cast list for series 2
Regular cast members of Death Valley include:
- Gwyneth Keyworth as DS Janie Mallowan
- Timothy Spall as John Chapel
- Alexandria Riley as Helen Baxter
- Steffan Rhodri as DCI Barry Clarke
- Melanie Walters as Yvonne Mallowan
- Rithvik Andugula as DC Evan Chaudhry
Guest stars for series 2 will include:
- Jane Horrocks as Polly Trevor
- Alexandra Roach as Angela Vaughan
- Hammed Animashaun as Warren Medwin
- Hannah Daniel as Sally Morris
- Jacob Ethan Tanner as Liam Jenkins
- Roisin Conaty as Karen Hughes
- Ben McGregor as Joe Richards
- Mark Lewis Jones as Gareth Merwin
- Libby Mai as Tina Bucknall
- Rhodri Meilir as Aeron
- Jim Howick as Randall St.Clair
- Owen Teale as Michael Mallowan
- Asim Chaudhry as Omar
- Tori Allen Martin as Amanda
- Liz Carr as Fiona Challoner
- Amit Shah as Ash
- Rhiannon Clements as TBC
- Lynn Hunter as TBC
- Mike Bubbins as TBC
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When will Death Valley series 2 be on TV?
The first episode of Death Valley's second series will air at 8.15pm on BBC One on Sunday, May 17.
After that, the remaining five episodes will air in the same timeslot over the next few weeks.
Alternatively, episodes will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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