April 9

How has Blue Lights moved on since series one?

It’s moved on with new characters coming into the picture which has naturally changed the dynamic but it still has that Blue Lights quality to it with Declan and Adam’s attention to character detail that makes it so authentic.

Do we see that disruptor influence in Annie in S2?

Annie can adapt very quickly to situations. She’s a quick thinker and relies on her intuition. She should probably think a bit more before jumping into certain situations and circumstances but you do get to see Annie let her hair down.

We find her thrown together with a new partner Shane Bradley – how does she adapt?

There’s definitely a spark between them however they are very different as people and they think very differently and react very differently. They’re not afraid to call each other out and there’s something about Shane‘s effortless confidence that’s appealing to Annie.

What’s the chemistry like between them? Do they get on?

They do get on but she begins to question his integrity and morals as the series progresses and I think Annie is challenging for him too. Annie’s not afraid to question him or to delve deeper into what his motives are.

How has her own life moved on? We saw her having to move out of her home – where is she now?

This time round we find Annie sharing a flat with Grace. Theirs is quite a sisterly relationship but equally, they’re aware of each other’s insecurities and flaws. Grace has been there for Annie in the past and Annie definitely shows her vulnerabilities when she’s with Grace. They make a good team and while the death threat is still present in Annie’s life we do see her unfold a bit more and be less constrained – she definitely has more freedom.

How did you find getting back into the uniform this time round?

It was amazing to be back in Annie’s shoes and the physicality of the uniform was easier the second time round put the uniform back on and it was so much easier the second time round – even just getting in and out of the car in the kit was easier. It was almost like the muscle memory kicked in.

Did you have to undertake any stunts this time round?

We had lots of bigger set pieces this year and I did do a lot of my own stunts which was quite terrifying but really exciting too.

Why do you think Blue Lights was such a success both at home and across the UK?

I think it’s down to the authenticity at the heart of the show. We see time and time again when a show is unapologetic and real, audiences really engage with it. It’s a drama with really beautifully crafted characters at its heart and it doesn’t spoon-feed the audience which is so important. You may have scenes that aren’t dialogue-heavy, but they leave room for the audience to make their own minds up about what’s happening.

What can audiences expect from the second series?

Grit, uncomfortable situations, humour and warmth.

All six episodes in Blue Lights season 2 will arrive on BBC iPlayer at 6am on Monday 15th April, before the first episode airs on BBC One at 9pm that evening.

The rest of the season is then expected to air weekly on BBC One.

Filming on the season took place in summer 2023 in Belfast.