Cast of Broadchurch

David Tennant portrays DI Alec Hardy, the newly appointed Detective Inspector of Broadchurch, who is tasked with investigating challenging cases.

Olivia Colman plays DS Ellie Miller, a local detective sergeant working closely with DI Hardy while navigating her personal connections to the cases.

Julie Hesmondhalgh is featured as Trish Winterman, a crucial character significantly impacted by tragedy and the central focus of an investigation.

Mark Bazeley takes on the role of Jim Atwood, a mechanic whose life becomes entwined with the town's unfolding drama.

Lenny Henry portrays Ed Burnett, a local shop owner whose life is disrupted by events that ripple through Broadchurch.

Charlie Higson plays Ian Winterman, an integral character to the series, whose actions and relations are pivotal to the story’s progression.

Sebastian Armesto captures the role of Clive Lucas, a taxi driver with a complicated life that becomes tangled with the central investigation.

Oskar McNamara brings to the screen Danny Latimer, a young boy whose fate sets off the dramatic events of the series, impacting the entire town.

Chris Mason takes on the complex character Leo Humphries, whose actions are closely scrutinized as the plot unfolds.

Georgina Campbell portrays DC Katie Harford, a detective constable who works with DI Hardy and DS Miller on solving the cases.

Hannah Millward plays Leah Winterman, connected to the central story through family ties and their shared traumas.

Sarah Parish embodies Cath Atwood, a resident of Broadchurch whose life is dramatically affected by the series' events.