Broadchurch (TV) Cast
The cast of Broadchurch. Updated on August 17, 2025.
38 actors
David Tennant
as DI Alec Hardy (24 episodes)

David Tennant plays DI Alec Hardy, the lead detective known for his troubled past and determination to solve the mysterious cases in Broadchurch.

Olivia Colman
as DS Ellie Miller (24 episodes)

Olivia Colman portrays DS Ellie Miller, a dedicated and empathetic detective working alongside Hardy in unravelling the town's secrets.

Julie Hesmondhalgh
as Trish Winterman (8 episodes)

Julie Hesmondhalgh appears as Trish Winterman, a key character in one of the series' major investigations.

Mark Bazeley
as Jim Atwood (8 episodes)

Mark Bazeley is Jim Atwood, involved in the intricate webs of relationships and cases in Broadchurch.

Lenny Henry
as Ed Burnett (8 episodes)

Lenny Henry takes on the role of Ed Burnett, a significant figure connecting various storylines in the series.

Charlie Higson
as Ian Winterman (8 episodes)

Charlie Higson plays Ian Winterman, whose personal connections influence the series' plot twists.

Sebastian Armesto
as Clive Lucas (8 episodes)

Sebastian Armesto is Clive Lucas, contributing to the mysterious and intense atmosphere of Broadchurch with his character's interactions.

Oskar McNamara
as Danny Latimer (11 episodes)

Oskar McNamara plays Danny Latimer, whose untimely death sparks the investigations central to the show's plot.

Chris Mason
as Leo Humphries (8 episodes)

Chris Mason portrays Leo Humphries, involved in the complex narrative of the Broadchurch investigations.

Georgina Campbell
as DC Katie Harford (8 episodes)

Georgina Campbell plays DC Katie Harford, assisting in the pivotal detective work surrounding the cases in Broadchurch.

Hannah Millward
as Leah Winterman (8 episodes)

Hannah Millward is Leah Winterman, part of the interconnected community affected by the events in Broadchurch.

Sarah Parish
as Cath Atwood (8 episodes)

Sarah Parish appears as Cath Atwood, whose role contributes to the tension and developments within the series.

Jodie Whittaker
as Beth Latimer (24 episodes)
Andrew Buchan
as Mark Latimer (24 episodes)
Charlotte Beaumont
as Chloe Latimer (24 episodes)
Hannah Rae
as Daisy Hardy (8 episodes)
Arthur Darvill
as Reverend Paul Coates (24 episodes)
Adam Wilson
as Tom Miller (24 episodes)
Carolyn Pickles
as Maggie Radcliffe (24 episodes)
James D'Arcy
as Lee Ashworth (8 episodes)
Charlotte Rampling
as Jocelyn Knight (16 episodes)
Eve Myles
as Claire Ripley (8 episodes)
Simone McAullay
as Becca Fisher (8 episodes)
Joe Sims
as Nige Carter (8 episodes)
Jonathan Bailey
as Olly Stevens (16 episodes)
Matthew Gravelle
as Joe Miller (16 episodes)
Phoebe Waller-Bridge
as Abby Thompson (8 episodes)
Vicky McClure
as Karen White (8 episodes)
Pauline Quirke
as Susan Wright (8 episodes)
Tanya Franks
as Lucy Stevens (8 episodes)
David Bradley
as Jack Marshall (8 episodes)
Tom Rosenthal
as Gary Thorp (2 episodes)
Stuart Davidson
as Passer-by (1 episode)
Steve Bennett
as Bob Daniels (10 episodes)
Simone Ashley
as Dana (2 episodes)
Jacob Anderson
as Dean Thomas (6 episodes)
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
as Sharon Bishop (8 episodes)
Lucas Hare
as Clerk of the Court (6 episodes)
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