Filming begins on the second series of ITV1's Code of Silence

With Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE returning as Alison Brooks.

ITV1 has confirmed that filming has begun on the second series of hit drama Code of Silence, with Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE reprising her acclaimed lead role as Alison Brooks.

Following the success of its debut series, the six-part thriller returns with a new, gripping case as creator and writer Catherine Moulton continues to explore the worlds of crime, communication and representation through a unique lens.

Two years on, Alison has completed her forensic lip-reading training with the police and is called upon to assist with a high-stakes surveillance operation involving Ruby Dowling, played by Emily Head, a woman caught up in a sophisticated money-laundering syndicate.

After being arrested when illicit cash is discovered hidden in her car, Ruby is released on bail back into a dangerous world where she finds herself trapped between police scrutiny and ruthless criminals.

When she becomes the victim of a brutal attack, DI James Marsh, played by Andrew Buchan, and his team; DS Daniel Henshaw played by Jonah Hauer-King, DS Ben Lawford played by Nathan Armarkwei Laryea and DC Lizzie Silver played by Sasha Desouza-Willock, are left searching for answers.

Tasked with decoding vital CCTV footage, Alison’s unique expertise becomes crucial to the investigation. But as hidden secrets begin to emerge, the case takes a disturbing turn, revealing threats far closer to home.

With loyalties tested, trust beginning to unravel and dangerous criminals closing in, Alison discovers that uncovering the truth may come at a devastating personal cost, and could make her the next target.

Further new cast members include Jo Joyner, Sophie McShera and John Hollingworth, with John Bishop and Fifi Garfield returning.

On returning to Code of Silence, Rose Ayling-Ellis said “I am so happy to be back on set with the brilliant cast and crew that made working on the first series such a delight and I’m looking forward to welcoming new members of the team too."

To which Catherine Moulton added “I’m thrilled to be bringing Alison back for a second series. Now she’s officially part of the police team she’s keen to make her mark. Faced with her first murder investigation, she struggles to balance her determination to uncover the killer with the limits of her new police role. But blurred boundaries lead to divided loyalties, and her detective’s instincts, combined with her unique skill as a lip reader and close attention to detail, tell her there’s so much more to this case than meets the eye."

Made by Mammoth Screen, part of ITV Studios, the new series of Code of Silence is written by Catherine Moulton alongside Genevieve Barr, Melissa Bubnic, Kevin Rundle and Nicola Wilson and produced by Joseph Shrubb, with Meenu Gaur directing episodes one to three and Nirpal Bhogal directing episodes four to six.

Series two continues the production’s commitment to authentic representation both on and off screen, featuring a diverse cast and crew that includes talent from the Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse communities.

Speaking ahead of the new series, Mammoth’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Damien Timmer said "This is a special show to work on, and it was a thrill to win a BAFTA for series 1. Audiences have really taken Rose and Alison to their hearts, and we have so many surprises we’re excited to share on series 2!"

Code of Silence will return to ITV1