SAS Rogue Heroes

Rogue Heroes

The Making of the Smash-Hit Series

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 05/11/2026

ISBN: 9781789299830

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Biographies

Binding: Hardback

Size: 246 x 189 mm

Extent: 224 pages

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Territorial Rights: World (English) ex Russia, Iran, North Korea and Syria

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Summary:

The official companion to the smash-hit series, SAS Rogue Heroes. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive cast and crew interviews with some of the biggest names, plus hundreds of never-before-seen official photographs. Foreword written by Steven Knight, writer, creator and producer of SAS Rogue Heroes.

Air-punchingly good’ – The Guardian
‘Its energy is impossible to resist’ – The Times

‘Nothing less than a joy from start to finish’ - The Standard
‘Riveting and fresh’ - Radio Times

Go behind the frontlines and discover the incredible story behind the smash-hit BBC One series, SAS Rogue Heroes. Get ready to scramble in the dust and danger of the explosive world of Steven Knight’s drama, and discover how these renegade men changed the course of military history.

Featuring hundreds of original photographs, alongside first-hand interviews from key cast and crew (including Jack O'Connell (Paddy Mayne), Sofia Boutella (Eve Mansour) and Connor Swindells (David Stirling)), Rogue Heroes reveals how the series was made – from pulling off hair-raising stunts to stunning costume design, to the choices of music that swing between heavy metal and jazz. You’ll discover how hardened military advisers shaped the action, how explosions are made (and faked) and what really goes into capturing the spirit of the men who refused to stand down.

With an exclusive foreword from Steven Knight, unpacking the characters, themes and spirit of defiance that binds both history and drama, this full-colour celebration charts the adrenaline-fuelled story of the fearless Special Forces unit, unparalleled insider access to the award-winning show.

Sales points:

  • Unparalleled access to the biggest names: featuring a foreword by Steven Knight, plus interviews with directors, cast and crew (including Jack O'Connell (Paddy Mayne), Sofia Boutella (Eve Mansour) and Connor Swindells (David Stirling)), this is the first official book tied to the series and will have full insider access.

  • Unique, secret casefile feel, with the SAS front and centre: the book will take readers behind-the-scenes with chapters themed around the pillars of the SAS: Origins, Trust, Leadership, Conflict and Endurance – coupled with a deep dive into the series so far.

  • Includes hundreds of programme stills and behind-the-scenes shots: the definitive and exclusive look back at the series and the incredible story it tells of the real-life SAS Originals.

  • Published ahead of series three: which will release on BBC One in the UK and MGM+ in the US. To date, the acclaimed series has reached over 9 million+ viewers in the UK and has achieved numerous five-star reviews in UK outlets.

  • Global reviews: five stars from Rotten Tomatoes, five stars from Digital Spy and feature pieces in Variety and the New York Post. Rogue Heroes has shown significant audience demand in the United States, ranking among the top-tier shows with 7.6 times the average audience demand on MGM+.

About the Author:

SAS Rogue Heroes

SAS Rogue Heroes, based on the bestselling novel by Ben Macintyre, is a dramatized account of how the world’s greatest Special Forces unit the (SAS) was formed during World War II. Created by Steven Knight, SAS Rogue Heroes is rich with action, retelling the exhilarating story of renegade men taking monumental risks in extraordinary circumstances. The programme airs on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK and MGM+ in the United States.

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