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Crime drama series. John River is a detective haunted by the murder victims whose secrets he must uncover. Under intense scrutiny, River must battle to keep his condition in check.

John River is a respected detective haunted by the murder victims whose secrets he must uncover. Struggling to come to terms with the recent loss of a close colleague, River chases a potential suspect across London, with tragic consequences. In his fragile mental state, he comes under increasing pressure both from the press and within the police force as calls for his dismissal grow. Meanwhile, the mother of a murdered teenager is growing increasingly desperate - the boyfriend has confessed but no body has been found, and she blames River for failing to make good on his promise to find her daughter.

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Tue 13 Oct 2015 21:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
John River Stellan Skarsgard
Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson Nicola Walker
Chrissie Read Lesley Manville
Thomas Cream Eddie Marsan
Ira King Adeel Akhtar
Rosa Fallows Georgina Rich
Marcus McDonald Owen Teale
Bridie Stevenson Sorcha Cusack
Frankie Stevenson Turlough Convery
Christopher Riley Josef Altin
Tia Edwards Pippa Bennett-Warner
Aten Olama Fady Elsayed
Marlena Fielding Cathy Murphy
Erin Fielding Shannon Tarbet
Bruno Marconi Franz Drameh
Journalist 1 Mouna Albakry
Journalist 2 Dominic Hecht
Fast Food Server Scott Hunt
Ursula Jacqueline Boatswain
Karaoke Till Girl Dockley Mieke
Security Guard Steve Edwin
Young Erin Nina Carey
Producer Chris Carey
Director Richard Laxton
Music Harry Escott
Executive Producer Jane Featherstone
Executive Producer Manda Levin
Executive Producer Abi Morgan
Executive Producer Lucy Richer
Writer Abi Morgan
Production Company Kudos Film and Television Limited

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Cast and Characters

Meet the figures, both alive and dead, that fill the world of Detective John River.

‘How we brought River’s imagination to life’

Series creator Abi Morgan and lead director Richard Laxton on their dramatic scenes