Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli are back in the second season of their comedy-thriller show Am I Being Unreasonable?, with Nic facing the fallout from her affair with her brother-in-law.

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In season 2, she is continuing to harbour the secret that she killed him, but how long can that stay hidden?

The central duo are once again joined by co-stars including Dustin Demri-Burns and Lenny Rush, with the latter back in his BAFTA award-winning role as Ollie.

With some new stars joining for season 2, alongside more returning cast members, read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Am I Being Unreasonable? season 2.

Daisy May Cooper plays Nic

Daisy May Cooper as Nic, crouching behind a car in Am I Being Unreasonable?
Daisy May Cooper as Nic in Am I Being Unreasonable? BBC/Boffola Pictures/Lara Cornell

Who is Nic? Nic is a wife and mother, struggling to keep her family together after her affair with her brother-in-law came to light. She is best friends with Jen, who has thus far not proven herself to be a trustworthy character.

Where have I seen Daisy May Cooper before? Cooper is best known as one of the creators and stars of BBC Three sitcom This Country, in which she played Kerry Mucklowe. She has since starred in The Witchfinder, Avenue 5, Rain Dogs and The Personal History of David Copperfield, as well as appearing in Taskmaster.

Selin Hizli plays Jen

Selin Hizli as Jen in Am I Being Unreasonable?, entering a room and looking distressed
Selin Hizli as Jen in Am I Being Unreasonable? BBC/Boffola Pictures/Lara Cornell

Who is Jen? Jen is Nic's best friend and mother to Harry. She lives in emergency accommodation and has shown signs of an addictive personality in her past friendships, including with Nic.

Where have I seen Selin Hizli before? Hizli has appeared in Grantchester as Margaret Ward, which she has also had roles in Mum, Deadwater Fell, Luther, Six Four, Things You Should Have Done and other series.

Dustin Demri-Burns plays Dan

Dustin Demri-Burns in Am I Being Unreasonable? season 2, wearing roller skating gear and crouching down
Dustin Demri-Burns in Am I Being Unreasonable? season 2. BBC/Boffola Pictures/Lara Cornell

Who is Dan? Dan is Nic's husband who she feels little for, and who she was cheating on with his brother. However, he was also seen to be using dating apps to meet other women.

Where have I seen Dustin Demri-Burns before? Demri-Burns is best known his work on the sketch show Cardinal Burns, while he has also had roles in Slow Horses, The Great, Stath Lets Flats, Britannia, The Capture, 3 Body Problem, The Decameron and Sweetpea.

Lenny Rush plays Ollie

Lenny Rush as Ollie in Am I Being Unreasonable?, looking shocked
Lenny Rush as Ollie in Am I Being Unreasonable? BBC/Boffola Pictures/Lara Cornell

Who is Ollie? Ollie is Nic's son, but he often ends up acting as the grown up in their relationship. In season 1, he was shown to have some dark tendencies, as he murdered the family cat by putting it in the tumble dryer.

Where have I seen Lenny Rush before? Rush has had roles in Apple Tree Yard, A Christmas Carol, The Dumping Ground, Dodger, Best Interests, Doctor Who and Renegade Nell, while he has also presented Children in Need.

Amanda Wilkin plays Suzie

Amanda Wilkin as Suzie in Am I Being Unreasonable?
Amanda Wilkin as Suzie in Am I Being Unreasonable? BBC/Boffola Pictures/Lara Cornell

Who is Suzie? Suzie is Alex's widow, who is devastated by the news of his affair with Nic.

Where have I seen Amanda Wilkin before? Wilkin has had roles in series including Gavin & Stacey, Unforgotten, Until I Kill You and Spent.

Karla Crome plays Lucy

Karla Crome as Lucy in Am I Being Unreasonable?, stood at a lecturn
Karla Crome as Lucy in Am I Being Unreasonable? BBC/Boffola Pictures/Lara Cornell

Who is Lucy? Lucy is the mum of another child at Ollie and Harry's school.

Where have I seen Karla Crome before? Crome is known for her roles in series including Misfits, Under the Dome, The Level, The Victim and Carnival Row.

Juliet Cowan plays Viv

Juliet Cowan as Viv in Am I Being Unreasonable?
Juliet Cowan as Viv in Am I Being Unreasonable? BBC/Boffola Pictures/Lara Cornell

Who is Viv? Viv is Nic and Dan's cleaner.

Where have I seen Juliet Cowan before? Cowan is best known for starring in comedies such as Back to Life, Stuck, Fresh Meat, Cuckoo, Spent and Brassic, while she also appeared in The Sarah Jane Adventures, Silent Witness, Everything I Know About Love, The Power, Culprits and Back to Black.

Georgie Glen plays Mrs Baggot

Georgie Glen as Mrs Baggot in Am I Being Unreasonable?
Georgie Glen as Mrs Baggot in Am I Being Unreasonable? BBC/Boffola Pictures/Lara Cornell

Who is Mrs Baggot? Mrs Baggot is an eccentric woman who helps Jen in her time of need.

Where have I seen Georgie Glen before? Glen is known for her roles in series including Waterloo Road, Ridley and Call the Midwife, while has also appeared in shows and films such as The Thick of It, Little Britain, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Heartbeat, Doc Martin, My Week With Marilyn, Les Misérables, The Evermoor Chronicles, Jackie, Hetty Feather, The Crown, The Cleaner, The Larkins and Inside No 9.

Denise Black plays Daphne

Denise Black as Daphne in Am I Being Unreasonable?
Denise Black as Daphne in Am I Being Unreasonable? BBC/Boffola Pictures/Lara Cornell

Who is Daphne? Daphne is Mrs Baggot's friend.

Where have I seen Denise Black before? Black has had roles in series including Queer as Folk, Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Call the Midwife, Father Brown, Three Little Birds, My Lady Jane and Rivals.

Charlie Cooper plays Jurgeon

Charlie Cooper as Jurgeon in Am I Being Unreasonable? sitting in a jumper and glasses
Charlie Cooper as Jurgeon in Am I Being Unreasonable?. BBC/Boffola Pictures/Lara Cornell

Who is Jurgeon? Jurgeon is an eccentric local character.

Where have I seen Charlie Cooper before? Cooper created and starred in This Country with his sister Daisy, while he has since had roles in Greed, Stath Lets Flats, See How They Run, Inside No 9 and Stags. He also presents Charlie Cooper's Myth Country.

David Fynn plays Alex

David Fynn in Am I Being Unreasonable?
David Fynn in Am I Being Unreasonable? Boffola Pictures/Simon Ridgway

Who is Alex? Alex is Dan's brother and Suzie's husband, who died some time ago. He was having an affair with Nic, and when he ended things with her she trapped his coat in a train door, killing him.

Where have I seen David Fynn before? Fynn has had roles in The Inbetweeners, Peep Show, Doctor Who and Black Mirror, while he has also appeared in Vanity Fair, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe, Avenue 5, Belgravia: The Next Chapter and Daddy Issues, among other series and films.

Am I Being Unreasonable? season 2 will premiere at 9:30pm on Wednesday 5th February on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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