Bridgerton FIRST LOOK images see Phoebe Dynevor return as Daphne

Bridgerton FIRST LOOK images see Phoebe Dynevor return as Daphne
Bridgerton FIRST LOOK images see Phoebe Dynevor return as Daphne

Bridgerton have given fans their latest glimpse of the much-anticipated second series, as the star-studded cast returns for yet another run of period drama.

New images show Phoebe Dynevor returning as the newly-married Daphne Basset, while newcomer Kate Sharma (played by Simone Ashley) brandishes her rifle as she joins her male suitors for a shoot.

Bridgerton's second series will see unlucky-in-love Lord Anthony keen to find a suitable wife to uphold his family name, after setting his eye on new arrival Edwina, her sister Kate is determined to stop their union.

Coming soon: Bridgerton have given fans their latest glimpse of the much-anticipated second series in new snaps, with Phoebe Dynevor returning as newly-married Daphne Basset

Having taken centre stage in the last series, Daphne will once again in series two, though this time her now-husband Duke of Hastings (Rege Jean-Page) will not appear.

Instead it appears she'll be as involved as ever in her brother Anthony's love life, as he grows more determined than ever to find a wife.

Another image features series lead Kate enjoying a shoot with her rifle in hand, surrounded by male companions, including Anthony, Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his brother Jack (Rupert Young).

Exciting: New images show newcomer Kate Sharma (played by Simone Ashley) brandishes her rifle as she joins her male suitors for a shoot

Stay away! After Lord Anthony sets his sights on her sister Edwina following their arrival from India, Kate is determined to put a stop to their union

What's going on? While it appears Kate is determined to thwart Anthony's plans to marry her sister, it appears their verbal sparring may really bring them closer together

What's going on? While it appears Kate is determined to thwart Anthony's plans to marry her sister, it appears their verbal sparring may really bring them closer together

While it appears Kate is determined to thwart Anthony's plans to marry her sister, it appears their verbal sparring may really bring them closer together, as another image shows the pair during a passionate dance. 

Golda Rosheuvel, who plays the regal Queen Charlotte, is embrossed in yet another of Lady Whistledown's publications in one image, which also teases some of the show's grand sets with a landscape view of a gold ballroom.

Elsewhere, desperate to keep her identity as the ominpotent Lady Whistledown a secret, Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) can be seen in a tense exchange with her close friend Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie). 

Found out? Desperate to keep her identity as Lady Whistledown a secret, Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) is in a tense exchange with Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie)

Here they come! Another image features Penelope donning a stunning gold gown, as she joins her sisters Prudence, Philipa and her mother Lady Portia descending a grand staircase

Here they come! Another image features Penelope donning a stunning gold

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