This City Is Ours: Who Is Mike Noble?

The crime drama created by Stephen Butchard follows Scouse crime boss Ronnie Phelan, whose desire to retire from criminal life, after one last major drug deal, triggers an intense power struggle between his right-hand man, Michael Kavanagh, and Ronnie's son Jamie.

Since all right-hand men need their own right-hand man, that's where George 'Banksey' Banks comes in, who is played by Mike Noble.

Mike Noble is an actor from Liverpool. He actually grew up near his co-star James Nelson-Joyce and has spoken about the importance of regional accent representation on TV.

He grew up in Walton and trained at Playhouse Youth Theatre while attending Archbishop Beck High School and Liverpool City College.

'I've absolutely loved filming in Liverpool,' the actor said, 'it was so great to be home. Filming series two was the longest I'd spent there since moving away when I was 19, and I've really fallen back in love with the place. It's great to be surrounded by fellow Scousers, and it's great to be working close to my family. I'm really, really proud of the series.'

Who does Mike Noble play in This City is Ours?

Mike Noble plays George 'Banksey' Banks, Michael's right-hand man and enforcer. 'Banksey is a very loyal, good friend and a single dad to Freddie (played by Adam Abbou),' Mike has said. 'He's a good father who also happens to sell drugs for a living. I think he'd be a really good neighbour – he'd put your bins away on collection day! But you wouldn't want to cross him.'

Which other TV shows and films has Mike Noble starred in?

Aside from This City is Ours, Mike played Reuben Santer in Dirty Business and has appeared in The Long Shadow, Trigger Point, Help and The Capture.

How old is Mike Noble?

Mike was reportedly born in 1988, making him 37 or 38 years old.

Where can I watch This City Is Ours?

Season two of This City is Ours is available to watch on BBC One every Sunday and Monday at 9pm or on BBC iPlayer. The BBC has already commissioned a third season.

Does Mike Noble have social media?

Yes, you can follow Mike on Instagram @miiiiikenoble. His profile features plenty of This City is Ours content.