Brassic [DVD] [2019]

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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. Samantha Power as Donna MacDonagh (series 5): Davey and Barry's sister who takes over their criminal operation after she's released from prison.

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 ] 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. July 2020, Henry T. Casey 30. "How to watch Brassic online: Hulu US release date for UK comedy series". Tom's Guide . Retrieved 1 August 2020. Erin attends a disastrous dinner party with Jake's family while Tommo hatches a plan to steal some erotic furniture to reinvigorate the Rat & Cutter. 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.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 ] 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. When a close friend gets engaged, Vinnie is determined to throw them the best wedding he can muster, and so decides to steal one. Claude Scott-Mitchell as Sara (series 2): Dylan's girlfriend after he ends his relationship with Erin. He later breaks up with her after eventually reuniting with Erin.

Tim Dantay as Vinnie's Dad (series 1–2; guest series 4): Vinnie's unnamed alcoholic drifter father. He considered suicide after splitting with his girlfriend, devastating Vinnie, who in turn sent him to rehab, which he later escaped from. The programme is set in the fictional town of Hawley, which is inspired by Gilgun's experience of growing up in Chorley. [17] Regarding the setting, location manager Jonathan Davies stated, "We were given the scripts and a few of us had a meeting with Joe [Gilgun] to talk through the feel and look of the show and to talk about which direction to go in. It's a very collaborative process to build a world that fits with the story and script. People want to feel like they're being transported into that real world of Brassic." [17]India Mullen as Samantha (series 3): A barmaid who becomes close with Vinnie. She is later revealed to be an undercover police officer, working with Carl to bring Vinnie and his friends to justice. After striking a deal with McCann, Vinnie is tasked with collecting someone – an apparently simple task that soon goes disastrously wrong. Chris Lew Kum Hoi as Hoskins (series 3): A detective who works with Carl during his investigation of Vinnie's gang The second series of Sky One comedy- drama television series Brassic began broadcasting on 7 May 2020. Joe Gilgun, Michelle Keegan, Damien Molony, Tom Hanson, Aaron Heffernan, Ryan Sampson, Parth Thakerar, Steve Evets, Anthony Welsh and Dominic West reprised their roles from the first series, while Ramon Tikaram and Bronagh Gallagher joined the main cast. [1] The second series consisted of six episodes, which were broadcast on a weekly schedule, though all episodes were prematurely released entirely on the premiere date through the Sky television streaming service. [2] The series concluded on 11 June 2020.

Muzz Khan as Adyan Khan (series 5): A petty criminal who seeks out Vinnie's gang with a job proposition, and later joins them. Suffering from insomnia, Vinnie decides to have a chilled night in at the local pub, but things take a sinister turn when a stranger breaks in. a b "Brassic renewed for season 3 by Sky One before the second has aired". Radio Times . Retrieved 14 May 2019.

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Tadhg Murphy as Gary Cullen (series 3–4; guest series 1–2, 5): The local Hawley undertaker who has an artificial eye and collects unique body parts from corpses. a b "Brassic review – a tale of northern ne'er-do-wells with humour and heart to spare". The Guardian. 22 August 2019 . Retrieved 29 August 2019. Amit Dhut as Calvin (series 4; guest series 2–3, 5): Dan's enforcer who helps him buy and sell stolen goods. Bronagh Gallagher as Carol Dennings (series 2–present; guest series 1): Ash's older sister who shows an interest in Cardi after joining Vinnie's gang, which leads to a relationship with him and eventually marriage. Brassic cast and crew credits – British Comedy Guide". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 21 March 2023.