Sanditon Season 2: What We Know Now
Fans and friends, we’re thrilled to share with you everything we know so far about the thrilling second season of Sanditon! New storylines, new characters, returning faces (both good and devious), plus some sneak peek images to feast your eyes upon. Season 2 airs from Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 9/8c through Sunday, April 24 on MASTERPIECE on PBS.
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What Can We Expect?
The all-new season picks up the action nine months after the end of Season 1, when some hearts were left broken, some were soaring, and the town’s future was not so clear. But time tends to heal most wounds. The town of Sanditon is growing in popularity as new faces arrive on the scene to join our beloved seaside community.
After a tearful departure at the end of Season 1, Charlotte Heywood finds her way back to the beautiful seaside resort. Despite her heartache, her life moves forward, and she catches the attention of not one, but two new suitors in town. And Charlotte has not arrived in town alone; she is accompanied by her spirited younger sister Alison, who is starry eyed and on the hunt for her own love story.
Meanwhile, Georgiana Lambe, on the cusp of turning 21, is as driven as ever to forge her own identity. Independent, outspoken, and rebellious as always, she finds herself once again up to mischief in the name of love. But will it be worth it?
Sanditon’s grand visionary Tom Parker is doing all that he can to rebuild the town after the events of last season. But between unforeseen issues and the secrets and lies of the dysfunctional Denhams, his task is no easy one — perhaps even an impossible one.
To top it all off, the Army arrives to make their new base in Sanditon, bringing new potential romances, friendships, and challenges for the residents we know and love.
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First Look Images
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When Will Season 2 Premiere and Where Can I Watch?
Season 2 premiered on Sunday, March 20, 2022, and will air new episodes through Sunday, April 24.
All eight episodes of Season 1 are now available on PBS Passport, an added member benefit. With PBS Passport, you get extended access to a digital, on-demand library of more than 1,500 episodes of PBS favorites, including select MASTERPIECE shows.
You can watch Sanditon Season 1 now on the MASTERPIECE Amazon Channel (available to Amazon Prime members for an additional monthly cost). You can also watch it via Apple, Comcast, Google Play, FandangoNOW, Verizon and Vudu.
Also, you can buy the Season 1 DVD here, plus the The World of Sanditon: The Official Companion hardcover book here, both from Shop.PBS.org.
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Familiar Faces in the Cast
Plenty of your favorite Sanditon residents are back for the all-new season! Here are some of the Season 1 cast members you will get reacquainted with in Season 2.
Rose Williams returns as Charlotte Heywood, who we last saw departing the seaside town with a broken heart. Crystal Clarke returns as Georgiana Lambe, a woman who wants nothing more than to lead her own life.  Kris Marshall is back as Tom Parker, the optimistic but often overzealous dreamer and leader of the town. Anne Reid returns as Lady Denham, alive, healthy, and opinionated as ever. Jack Fox is back as the devious and not-quite-honorable Edward Denham, who was last on the outs with his aunt and his step-sister after trying to scam Lady Denham for her fortune. Charlotte Spencer returns as the strong-minded Esther Babbington, nee Denham, who found love at the end of Season 1. Lily Sacofsky also returns as the deceitful Clara Brereton, whose true nature was uncovered last we saw. Turlough Convery is back as Arthur Parker, Tom’s charismatic brother. Kevin Eldon and Adrian Scarborough also return as Mr. Hankins and Dr. Fuchs, respectively.
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Who is Joining the Cast?
What would the lively town be without a few fresh, new faces arriving? Ben Lloyd-Hughes (Industry) joins the cast as Alexander Colbourne, a mysterious newcomer in town with a complicated past, and is one suitor after the attention of Charlotte.
Also fighting for her affections is war hero Colonel Francis Lennox (Tom Weston-Jones, Grace), the self-assured, starkly opposite to Colbourne. But will Charlotte be ready for romance, again?
Rosie Graham (Outlander) joins the gang as Charlotte’s sister Alison, another young woman with big dreams of her own, who is setting out on her first adventure away from home. Catching her eye is the handsome and charming Captain William Carter, played by Maxin Ays (Still So Awkward), one of the new Army soldiers settling into town. And the new Army pals don’t end there: Frank Blake (Normal People) joins as Captain Declan Fraser, who’s a bit rough around the edges. Lastly, Alexander Vlahos (Versailles) will play the striking Charles Lockhart, an artist who has come to paint some of the more…well, shall we say, fashionable folk of the town.
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Where Was it Filmed?
Get ready for more sand, more sun, and more beachy vibes! According to Somerset Live, filming for the second season spanned across the rolling hills and coastline of the scenic, southwestern English county. Dare we say…could any place be better suited to set the scene for the fictional resort?
 Season 1 was filmed in a number of historical locations, from St. James Church in Littleton, to Bowood House, to Dyrham Park and Iford Mansion. To learn more about the rich history behind the first season sets, check out our locations guide from the first season!
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Learn More About the Original Novel
Did you know that Sanditon was Jane Austen’s final, unfinished work before her untimely death on July 18, 1817 at the age of 41? Throughout her tragically short life, however, the literary maven penned a number of iconic works that are still popular today, including Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, and more. Learn all about the prolific  author’s major published works here!
And though Sanditon sadly was never completed by Austen, many have since tried their hand at continuing the story (including, of course, us). Curious to know more? We’ve compiled a list of novels that picked up where Austen left off!
Lastly, if you’re looking for answers to some of your burning questions about Austen’s life and career, we’ve got you covered on that front, too!Â
