The Walsh Sisters is returning to the BBC for a second six-part series inspired by the novels of international best-selling author Marian Keyes.
The comedy drama will reunite viewers with the chaotic, dysfunctional but deeply loveable Walsh family in their Dublin hometown.
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The five sisters, their mother and their bemused father will all return as the family face fresh challenges and major changes in their lives.
What is The Walsh Sisters series 2 about?
Series two sees each of the five sisters confronting their identities as the roles they have previously played in life seemingly no longer fit.
Rachel steps outside the family bubble as she attempts to navigate recovery on her own terms, but an encounter with a familiar face puts her newfound independence to the test.
Claire finds herself challenging traditional expectations around motherhood as she compares her responsibilities with those of her ex as a father.
Maggie's attempt to create the perfect family takes an unexpected turn when she reaches a crossroads in her marriage.
Helen becomes increasingly overprotective of her sisters while also struggling with her own emotional wellbeing.
Anna tries some unusual methods to overcome heartbreak as she attempts to move forward.
Meanwhile, Daddy Walsh remains blissfully unaware of the drama unfolding around him as he focuses on landing a role in the local amateur dramatic musical.
His theatrical ambitions are met with exasperation from Mammy Walsh as the family continues to navigate life together.
At the heart of the second series remains the signature Walsh dynamic and the fierce, hilarious and unbreakable bond between the sisters.
Who is in The Walsh Sisters series 2 cast?
Caroline Menton returns as Rachel, alongside Danielle Galligan as Claire, Máiréad Tyers as Helen, Stefanie Preissner as Maggie and Louisa Harland as Anna.
Aidan Quinn is also back as Jack 'Daddy' Walsh, with Carrie Crowley returning as Mammy Walsh.
The returning cast includes Caroline Menton, known for Oddity, Danielle Galligan from House of Guinness, Spilt Milk and Shadow and Bone, and Máiréad Tyers, whose credits include Extraordinary, My Lady Jane and Belfast.
Stefanie Preissner previously appeared in How to Adult, while Louisa Harland is known for Derry Girls, Renegade Nell and Love/Hate.
Who are the new cast members in The Walsh Sisters?
The second series introduces four new cast members to the Walsh family story.
Peter Coonan, known for Bad Sisters and Peaky Blinders, joins as David, Rachel's fellow recovering addict.
Aislín McGuckin, whose credits include Normal People and The Miniaturist, plays Patsy Costello, Luke's mother.
Art Campion, known for How to Get to Heaven from Belfast and Blue Lights, joins as an old schoolfriend of the sisters.
Fay Ripley, who starred in Cold Feet and Suspects, plays marriage counsellor Sharon.
Which Marian Keyes books is The Walsh Sisters series 2 based on?
Stefanie Preissner continues as creative lead and writer on the series.
The second season is based on Marian Keyes' novels The Mystery of Mercy Close and Angels.
The first series of The Walsh Sisters was widely praised by critics, with the Daily Telegraph calling it "the best drama of the year so far".
The Daily Mail described the series as "so addictive I couldn't tear myself away", while Hello! praised its "juxtaposition of light and shade".
Where can you watch The Walsh Sisters series 2?
The Walsh Sisters has been acquired for BBC iPlayer and BBC One from Cineflix Rights.
The second series is produced by Cuba Pictures, a VICE Studios company, and Metropolitan Pictures for RTÉ in association with the BBC, Screen Ireland and Cineflix Rights.
The series is adapted by Stefanie Preissner, known for Solpadeine is My Boyfriend and Can't Cope, Won't Cope.
The executive producers are Dixie Linder and Nick Marston for Cuba Pictures, David McLoughlin for Metropolitan Pictures, David Crean and Dermot Horan for RTÉ, Tom Misselbrook for Cineflix Rights, alongside Stefanie Preissner, Marian Keyes and Tony Baines.
Patrick O'Donoghue serves as Producer, with Cineflix Rights handling international distribution.
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