Wolf Hall season 2 on BBC One: Release date, cast details and episode count

Wolf Hall director Peter Kosminsky passionately defends the BBC in BAFTA acceptance speech

Wolf Hall season two is set to grace our screens on BBC One after a lengthy break, but when will it air and who are the stars of this historical drama?

The series, based on Hilary Mantel's novels of the same name, is making a comeback to continue the narrative of Thomas Cromwell's life.

In this instalment, the focus will be on the final four years of his life, "completing his journey from self-made man to the most feared, influential figure of his time".

Wolf Hall season 2 release date

The second chapter of the historical drama, dubbed Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light, is slated to debut on Sunday, November 10, at 9pm on BBC One.

It's been a whopping nine years since the first series was released, with the announcement of the second season being in pre-production made back in 2022.

Bridge Of Spies star Mark Rylance will return as Thomas Cromwell for Wolf Hall season two. (Image: BBC)

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light release date, cast and episode count as it returns to BBC after nine years (Image: BBC) Wolf Hall season 2 cast

The second season of Wolf Hall will feature Bridge Of Spies and Dunkirk actor Mark Rylance reprising his role as the central character, Thomas Cromwell.

Joining him will be Homeland's Damian Lewis as King Henry VIII, alongside several new faces such as Peaky Blinders' Kate Phillips portraying the king's new wife, Jane Seymour.

Other notable additions to the cast include Timothy Spall from Mr Turner as the Duke of Norfolk, Killing Eve's Harriet Walter as Lady Margaret Pole, and The Queen's Alex Jennings as Stephen Gardiner.

The second series will also incorporate flashbacks featuring Cardinal Wolsey, played by The Crown's Jonathan Pryce.

Wolf Hall season two will consist of six episodes in total on BBC One. (Image: BBC) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email

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Wolf Hall season 2 episode count

The second series of Wall Hall will comprise six episodes, mirroring the first series.

Episodes are set to be aired weekly on BBC One and BBC iPlayer after its initial release date.

Barring any changes to the schedule, viewers can expect the finale to air on Sunday, December 15.

Wolf Hall season two premieres on Sunday, November 10, at 9pm on BBC One.

Wolf Hall season 2 on BBC One: Release date, cast details and episode count

Wolf Hall season 2 on BBC One: Release date, cast details and episode count

Wolf Hall season 2 on BBC One: Release date, cast details and episode count

Wolf Hall season 2 on BBC One: Release date, cast details and episode count

Wolf Hall season 2 on BBC One: Release date, cast details and episode count