Nicholas returns again as Sergeant Phil Mackie, who is a key player in the show. Nicholas Gleaves as Sergeant Phil Mackie (Image: MATT SQUIRE)A long‑time Bolton Wanderers supporter, Nicholas began his professional acting journey at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre, where he first appeared as an extra in Don Carlos. "There’s ongoing difficulty for Mackie in covering up what happened in series one" (Image: MATT SQUIRE)Nicholas is now back in one of the starring roles in series two of After the Flood. Nearly a year on from the dramatic events of the first series, Mackie has regained confidence and taken control, though not without inner conflict. "He’s no stranger to being devious and strategising but there’s a decency too" (Image: MATT SQUIRE)Nicholas said he was thrilled when he learned the show would return.