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How to watch Vigil season 2 online from anywhere

Watch Vigil season 2 starring Suranne Jones (pictured).

How to watch Vigil season 2

Season 2 of Vigil premieres on Sunday 10 December at 9pm on BBC One in the UK . We have a full episode release schedule below. All episodes will be FREE to stream on the BBC iPlayer in UK. Away from the UK and still want to watch? Use a VPN to watch Vigil season 2 from anywhere.

Vigil season 2 preview

Vigil season 2 reunites DCI Amy Silva (Suranne Jones) and DS Kirsten Longacre (Rose Leslie), with the pair this time looking to uncover dark secrets about the murky world of drone warfare.

Two years on from the original series, the new six-episode sophomore run sees Amy and Kirsten tasked with solving the riddle of a spate of deaths at a Scottish weapons test site, in a high-stakes case which eventually takes them to the Middle East. 

Expectations are high for this follow up season, with its predecessor the most-watched new drama launch in UK TV history since Bodyguard.

To enjoy Silva and Longacre's latest investigation unfolding, use our guide below to watch Vigil season 2, no matter where you are in the world.


How to watch Vigil season 2 free online

How to watch Vigil season 2 online for FREE

How to watch Vigil season 2 from anywhere

If you are away from home as the second season of Vigil airs, you’ll be unable to watch the drama like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

Downloading one of the best VPNs allows you to stream online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home. And ExpressVPN is the no. 1-rated provider you can get right now.

Use a VPN to watch Vigil season 2 from anywhere:

How to use a VPN to watch Vigil season 2

Three simple steps to using a VPN to watch Vigil season 2 online:

1. Download and install a VPN - we recommend ExpressVPN

2. Connect to the relevant server location - launch the VPN app, click on 'choose location' and select the right location i.e. UK for BBC iPlayer

3. Head to the chosen broadcaster's live stream - in this case, head to the BBC iPlayer website or app to watch Vigil season 2.


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Vigil season 2 trailer

Who is in the cast for Vigil season 2?

  • Suranne Jones as Amy Silva 
  • Rose Leslie as Kirsten Longacre
  • Gary Lewis as Robertson
  • Romola Garai as Eliza Russell
  • Dougray Scott as Marcus Grainger
  • Chris Jenks as Callum Barker
  • Anders Hayward as Colin Dixon 
  • Shannon Hayes as Nicole Lawson 
  • Oscar Salem as Captain Sattam Abdul Kader
  • Amir El-Masry as Daniel Ramsay
  • Jonathan Ajayi as Wes Harper
  • Nebras Jamali as Colonel Ali Bilali
  • Alastair Mackenzie as Chapman
  • Hiba Medina as Sabiha Chapman

Vigil season 2 episode release schedule in the UK

Episodes one, two and three of Vigil Season 2 will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer from 6am GMT on Sunday 10 December.

The final three episodes will then be available to watch on demand on the service from 6am on Sunday 17 December.

For those looking to watch the drama unfold on linear TV, the schedule for watching episodes on BBC 1 is as follows. All times are in GMT:

  • Episode one: 9pm, Sunday 10 December
  • Episode two: 9pm, Monday 11 December
  • Episode three: 9pm. Tuesday 12 December
  • Episode four: 9pm, Sunday 17 December
  • Episode five: 9pm, Monday 18 December
  • Episode six: 9pm, Tuesday 19 December
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