Innocent (TV series)
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| Innocent | |
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| Directed by | Richard Clark |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Samuel Sim |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Producer | Jeremy Gwilt |
| Cinematography | Dirk Nel |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | TXTV |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 14 May 2018 – 20 May 2021 |
Innocent is a British anthology television series, produced by TXTV productions, that was first broadcast on ITV for four consecutive nights between 14 and 17 May 2018. The first series stars Lee Ingleby as David Collins, Daniel Ryan as Phil Collins, David's faithful brother, Hermione Norris as Alice Moffatt and Adrian Rawlins as her husband, Rob Moffatt. The German TV broadcaster ARD produced a two-part adaptation, Unschuldig, first broadcast in December 2019.[1] The second series, aired in 2021, starred Katherine Kelly, Andrew Tiernan, Priyanga Burford and Jamie Bamber.[2][3][4][5]
Series 1
This series tells the story of David Collins (Lee Ingleby), who was convicted of murdering his wife Tara. After serving seven years in prison he was acquitted on a legal technicality. The story revolves around attempts to reveal the truth of who actually killed Tara, with the plot involving the police, Tara's sister Alice (Hermione Norris), who now has custody of Tara and David's children, and David's brother Phil (Daniel Ryan).
Series 2
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.
Cast
Series 1
- Lee Ingleby as David Collins
- Daniel Ryan as Phil Collins, David's faithful brother
- Fionn O'Shea as Jack Collins, David and Tara's son
- Eloise Webb as Rosie Collins, David and Tara's daughter
- Hermione Norris as Alice Moffatt, Tara's childless sister and Rob's wife who is guardian of Jack and Rosie
- Adrian Rawlins as Rob Moffatt, Alice's husband
- Elliot Cowan as Tom Wilson
- Christina Cole as Louise Wilson, Tom Wilson's first wife
- Hannah Britland as Melissa Wilson, Tom Wilson's second wife
- Nicholas Asbury as Ryland Hudson
- Tony Gardner as Detective Superintendent Hillman
- Nigel Lindsay as Detective Chief Inspector William Beech
- Angel Coulby as Detective Inspector Cathy Hudson
- Samuel Edward-Cook as Detective Constable Steve Beckton
- Zahra Ahmadi as Detective Sergeant Mari Luz Garcia
Series 2
- Katherine Kelly as Sally Wright, the teacher accused of killing school boy Matthew Taylor but acquitted 5 years later
- Jamie Bamber as Sam Wright, Sally's ex-husband
- Shaun Dooley as Detective Chief Inspector Mike Braithwaite
- Priyanga Burford as Karen Moss, Sam's fiancée
- Andrew Tiernan as John Taylor, father of Matthew Taylor, the murdered school boy
- Nadia Albina as Jenny, Sally's friend and a journalist
- Laura Rollins as Detective Sergeant Suzy Jones
- Michael Stevenson as Detective Constable Dave Green
- Janine Wood as Detective Constable Mia Hollins
- Lucy Black as Maria Taylor, mother of Matthew Taylor
- Amy-Leigh Hickman as Bethany, Karen's daughter
- Ellie Rawnsley as Anna Stamp, a key witness at Sally's trial
- Poppy Miller as Superintendent Denham
- Michael Yare as Alf, Jenny's partner
- Krissi Bohn as Emily North, headteacher of the school
- Ian Kelsey as Building Site Foreman
