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THE PACT: S01E04

24/5/2021

The Pact
Series 1 / Episode 4
Tuesday 25 May 2021
BBC One
21:00

Writer: Pete McTighe
Director: Rebecca Johnson
Series Producer: Catrin Lewis Defis
Executive Producer: Elwen Rowlands
Executive Producer: Hayley Manning
Executive Producer: Pete McTighe

A shock discovery sees the fragile pact strained to breaking point, and Louie is faced with a heartbreaking decision.

Nancy learns some disturbing news about Richard and confronts him, only to be rocked by his admission.

Unsure how to remedy the situation, she's drawn closer to Fr Martin, and makes a rash decision.

Cat and Tish try to get rid of Louie's stolen goods, while Louie struggles with the news about Arwel and faces a terrible dilemma.

As the police make a significant breakthrough, Max tries to grill Anna on what she knows about Jack's death - putting their marriage on the line.

THE PACT: S01E03

24/5/2021

The Pact
Series 1 / Episode 3
Monday 24 May 2021
BBC One
21:00

Writer: Pete McTighe
Director: Eric Styles
Series Producer: Catrin Lewis Defis
Executive Producer: Elwen Rowlands
Executive Producer: Hayley Manning
Executive Producer: Pete McTighe

Louie confronts Arwel over his recent behaviour, unlocking an horrific family secret.

It is the day of Jack's memorial, and while the police investigation ramps up, the pact begins to fracture.

Max realises what Arwel has done and arrests him, prompting a disbelieving Louie to confront him over dark family secrets.

Anna's relationship with Max is strained when he realises their savings account has been emptied, and she is forced to weave a web of lies to keep her secret.

As another blackmail message comes through, she reaches breaking point and decides to uncover who is behind the threats.

INNOCENT: S02E04

20/5/2021

Innocent
Series 2 / Episode 4
Thursday 20 May 2021
ITV/STV
21:00

Writer: Matthew Arlidge
Director: Tracey Larcombe
Series Producer: Jeremy Gwilt
Executive Producer: Jeremy Gwilt
Executive Producer: Matthew Arlidge
Executive Producer: Chris Lang

With Karen still in police custody, Bethany takes matters into her own hands - making a crucial discovery and forcing a confession.

Braithwaite and his team continue their search for more evidence.

Sam and Sally come to a decision.

CAST

James Nelson-Joyce as Aaron Holmes
Katherine Kelly as Sally Wright
Jamie Bamber as Sam Wright
Michael Stevenson as DC Dave Green
Laura Rollins as DS Suzy Jones
Shaun Dooley as DCI Mike Braithwaite
Lucy Black as Maria Taylor
Andrew Tiernan as John Taylor
Janine Wood as DC Mia Hollins
Amy-Leigh Hickman as Bethany
Krissi Bohn as Emily
Priyanga Burford as Karen
Ross Berkeley Simpson as School Governor
Paddy Glynn as Sally's Mother

INNOCENT: S02E03

19/5/2021

Innocent
Series 2 / Episode 3
Wednesday 19 May 2021
ITV/STV
21:00

Writer: Chris Lang
Director: Tracey Larcombe
Series Producer: Jeremy Gwilt
Executive Producer: Jeremy Gwilt
Executive Producer: Matthew Arlidge
Executive Producer: Chris Lang

As Sally and Sam grow closer, the police investigation turns to Gary Walker, but what is his connection?

Meanwhile, Bethany's link to Matthew comes to light as Karen admits a damning secret.

CAST

James Nelson-Joyce as Aaron Holmes
Shaun Dooley as DCI Mike Braithwaite
Lucy Black as Maria Taylor
Andrew Tiernan as John Taylor
Katherine Kelly as Sam Wright
Janine Wood as DC Mia Hollins
Ellie Rawnsley as Anna Stamp
Jamie Bamber as Sam Wright
Michael Stevenson as DC Dave Green
Laura Rollins as DS Suzy Jones
Dianne Pilkington as Alison Walker
Jason Done as Gary Walker
Dan March as Mr. Thompson
Amy-Leigh Hickman as Bethany
Priyanga Burford as Karen
Michael Yare as Alf
Nadia Albina as Jenny
Ian Kelsey as Building Site Foreman

THE PACT: S01E02

18/5/2021

The Pact
Series 1 / Episode 2
Tuesday 18 May 2021
BBC One
21:00

Writer: Pete McTighe
Director: Eric Styles
Series Producer: Catrin Lewis Defis
Executive Producer: Elwen Rowlands
Executive Producer: Hayley Manning
Executive Producer: Pete McTighe

Anna struggles to hide her dilemma from Max as the police investigation ramps up. Meanwhile, the women must go to extraordinary lengths to protect their dark secret.

As the police begin interviewing the brewery workers about Jack's background and his behaviour at the party, the women go to extraordinary lengths to protect their dark secret.

However, someone else knows what happened that night and is now holding them to ransom.

CAST

Rakie Ayola as DS Holland
Alexandria Riley as DC Anford
Ben McGregor as DC Griffiths
Julie Hesmondhalgh as Nancy
Eiry Thomas as Louie
Gabrielle Creevy as Tamsin
Abbie Hern as Tish
Eddie Marsan as Arwel
Heledd Gwynn as Cat
Aled Ap Steffan as Ryan
Sophie Melville as Mandy
Jason Hughes as Max
Adrian Edmondson as Richard
Laura Fraser as Anna
Owain Gunn as Harri
Aneurin Barnard as Jack
Gillian Elisa as Gwen
Jason May as Mark
Richard Elis as Gareth
Mark Hutchings as Himself

INNOCENT: S02E02

18/5/2021

Innocent
Series 2 / Episode 1
Tuesday 18 May 2021
ITV/STV
21:00

Writer: Matthew Arlidge
Director: Tracey Larcombe
Series Producer: Jeremy Gwilt
Executive Producer: Chris Lang
Executive Producer: Jeremy Gwilt
Executive Producer: Matthew Arlidge

As Sally begins a confident return to work, the police question Anna Stamp as they attempt to uncover what it is she is hiding, and more importantly what are Matthew's parents covering up?

Karen grows increasingly paranoid over Sally and Sam.

CAST

Katherine Kelly as Sally Wright
Lucy Black as Maria Taylor
Shaun Dooley as DCI Mike Braithwaite
Jamie Bamber as Sam Wright
Andrew Tiernan as John Taylor
Joshua Duffy as Matty Taylor
Ellie Rawnsley as Anna Stamp
Janine Wood as DC Mia Hollins
Michael Stevenson as DC Dave Green
Laura Rollins as DS Suzy Jones
Jason Done as Gary Walker
Nick Danan as Dr. Robins
Priyanga Burford as Karen
Amy-Leigh Hickman as Bethany
Scott Chambers as Mark
Krissi Bohn as Emily
Jayden Revri as Hardeep
Eleanor Byrne as Barmaid
Ian Kelsey as Building Site Foreman
Fionnuala Gygax as School Secretary
Ross Berkeley Simpson as School Governor

THE PACT: S01E01

16/5/2021

The Pact
Series 1 / Episode 1
Monday 17 May 2021
BBC One
21:00

Writer: Pete McTighe
Director: Eric Styles
Series Producer: Catrin Lewis Defis
Executive Producer: Elwen Rowlands
Executive Producer: Hayley Manning
Executive Producer: Pete McTighe

When a young brewery boss is found dead, a chain of events is triggered that draws four of his employees; Anna, Nancy, Louie, and Cat into a fragile pact of silence, bound by a secret that will change their lives forever.

Anna's police officer husband Max investigates Jack's unexpected death alongside his fierce superior DS Holland, unaware that his own wife and her best friends are at the heart of a conspiracy. While brewery worker Tish becomes increasingly suspicious of her co-workers, Jack's estranged father Arwel struggles to conceal dark family secrets.

What really happened that fateful night?

Anna, Nancy, Louie and Cat have had enough of their tyrannical young boss, Jack Evans, and make a drunken snap decision at a work function that has shocking repercussions.

CAST

Ben McGregor as DC Griffiths
Rakie Ayola as DS Holland
Adrian Edmondson as Richard
Julie Hesmondhalgh as Nancy
Gabrielle Creevy as Tamsin
Aled Ap Steffan as Ryan
Laura Fraser as Anna
Sophie Melville as Mandy
Richard Elis as Gareth
Eiry Thomas as Louie
Heledd Gwynn as Cat
Jason Hughes as Max
Abbie Hern as Tish
Eddie Marsan as Arwel
Gillian Elisa as Gwen
Aneurin Barnard as Jack

INNOCENT: S02E01

16/5/2021

Innocent
Series 2 / Episode 1
Monday 17 May 2021
ITV/STV
21:00

Writer: Chris Lang
Director: Tracey Larcombe
Series Producer: Jeremy Gwilt
Executive Producer: Chris Lang
Executive Producer: Jeremy Gwilt
Executive Producer: Matthew Arlidge

Matthew Taylor, a 16-year-old school boy was brutally murdered in the quiet Lake District.

Five years later the accused is found not guilty and released from prison, but who did kill him?

DCI Mike Braithwaite reinvestigates the murder of 16-year-old schoolboy Matthew Taylor in the Lake District five years previously when the teacher convicted of killing him is found not guilty on appeal and released from prison.

CAST

Katherine Kelly as Sally Wright
Jamie Bamber as Sam Wright
Andrew Tiernan as John Taylor
Laura Rollins as DS Suzy Jones
Michael Stevenson as DC Dave Green
Ellie Rawnsley as Anna Stamp
Janine Wood as DC Mia Hollins
Rosalyn Wright as Debbie Oram
Shaun Dooley as DCI Mike Braithwaite
Lucy Black as Maria Taylor
Poppy Miller as Supt. Denham
Amy-Leigh Hickman as Bethany
Priyanga Burford as Karen
Michael Yare as Alf
Krissi Bohn as Emily
Scott Chambers as Mark
Nadia Albina as Jenny
Ian Kelsey as Building Site Foreman
Katherine Simmons as First Juror
Wuese Houston-Jibo as Forewoman
Sarah Waters as Clerk Of The Court
Lenny Hayden as Judge
Rahman Telliam as Second Juror
Laura Brady as Salon Receptionist
John Kinsella as Schoolteacher
Leann O'Kasi as First Journalist
Shadaan Felfeli as Second Journalist
Jerry Iwu as Truck Driver
Bonnie Adair as Building Society Cashier
Paddy Glynn as Sally's Mother

THREE FAMILIES: S01E02

10/5/2021

Three Families
Series 1 / Episode 2
Tuesday 11 May 2021
21:00
BBC One

Writer: Gwyneth Hughes
Director: Alex Kalymnios
Editor: Stephanie McCutcheon
Series Producer: Chris Martin
Executive Producer: Gaynor Holmes
Executive Producer: Lucy Richer
Executive Producer: Susan Hogg
Executive Producer: Gwyneth Hughes

Determined to change the law, Hannah throws herself into campaigning.

Her fight brings victory in the High Court, which soon turns to frustration with the political powers at Stormont.

Meanwhile, first-time older mother Rosie discovers there is no legal remedy to the heartbreaking complications with her pregnancy.

Theresa learns her trial date, but she still hasn’t told Orla that she’s facing prison for what they did.

When Orla discovers the truth she insists on supporting her mother to challenge the prosecution.

CAST

Emer Casey as Dr. Geraldine Coleman
Ger Ryan as Kathleen Nolan
Amy James-Kelly as Hannah Kennedy
Dan Gordon as Dr. Corin Brewster
Kathy McGarry as Sheena Cullen
Colin Morgan as Jonathan Kennedy
Prasanna Puwanarajah as David Fortress
Kerri Quinn as Louise Byrne
Owen McDonnell as Mark Ryan
Rebecca Johnson as Maria Miller
Jonny Everett as Dr. Adam Pauling
Genevieve O'Reilly as Rosie Fortress
Dearbhla Molloy as Eileen O'Donnell
Vanessa Emme as Rachel Donleavy
Grainne Keenan as Jenny Anderson
Sinead Keenan as Theresa Ryan
Lola Petticrew as Orla Healy
Richard Clements as Michael Keane
Claire Rafferty as DC Fallon
Antoinette Morelli as Hairdresser's Client
Paul Mallon as Prosecuting Solicitor
Colin Murphy as Magistrate
Aoibheann McCann as TV Reporter
Geraldine McAlinden as Shop Assistant

Three FamilieS: S01E01

10/5/2021

Three Families
Series 1 / Episode 1
Monday 10 May 2021
21:00
BBC One

Writer: Gwyneth Hughes
Director: Alex Kalymnios
Series Producer: Chris Martin
Editor: Stephanie McCutcheon
Executive Producer: Gaynor Holmes
Executive Producer: Lucy Richer
Executive Producer: Susan Hogg
Executive Producer: Gwyneth Hughes

Northern Ireland, 2013.

A mother is forced to question her own beliefs when her teenage daughter reveals she is pregnant.

Intent only on protecting her child, Theresa makes a hard choice.

But as word starts to get out, she discovers that she could face a prison sentence for breaking one of Northern Ireland's most controversial laws.

Young newlyweds Hannah and Jonathan are devastated when they learn that their much-wanted baby will not survive the pregnancy.

In their grief the couple speak to their doctor about their options, only to realise how limited their choices are.

CAST

Amy James-Kelly as Hannah Kennedy
Colin Morgan as Jonathan Kennedy
Grainne Keenan as Jenny Anderson
Vanessa Emme as Rachel Donleavy
Jonny Everett as Dr. Adam Pauling
Shereen Martin as Dr. Rosemary Baines
Owen McDonnell as Mark Ryan
Laura Hughes as Sandra Cranfield
Sinead Keenan as Theresa Ryan
Dearbhla Molloy as Eileen O'Donnell
Marty Maguire as Sean Gallagher
Kerri Quinn as Louise Byrne
Lola Petticrew as Orla Healy
Ger Ryan as Kathleen Nolan
Paul Kennedy as Dr. O'Brien
Claire Rafferty as DC Fallon
Ash Rizi as TV Reporter
Paul Mallon as Prosecuting Solicitor
Norma Sheahan as Midwife
Charlotte McCurry as Carrycot Mother
Tia Parker as Young Patient
Ali White as Sonographer
Rachael Dowling as Head Teacher
Niamh McAllister as Teacher
Colin Murphy as Magistrate