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January 17, 2026

Stars Sophie Rundle, Matt Stokoe and Nicholas Gleaves talk to LYNN RUSK about the new series of disaster thriller After The Flood

- LYNN RUSK

The Durham-born actor says his character evolves from living a double life in the first series to becoming a more open and courageous father in the second.

"There was a lot of secrecy in series one," explains Matt. "He was kind of living a double life and prioritising self-preservation. There was a cathartic admission at the end of the first series, where he brought Joanna up to speed and told her everything he knew.

"In series two, he's become a father. He doesn't have any secrets from Jo, and as a byproduct of that, he's less selfish and much braver."

Nicholas, 57, returns as Sergeant Mackie, after the first series ended on a cliffhanger as his corrupt dealings were exposed.

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