Innocent (TV series)

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Innocent
Genre
Created by
Written by
  • Matthew Arlidge
  • Chris Lang
Directed by Richard Clark
Starring
Composer Samuel Sim
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series2
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Matthew Arlidge
  • Chris Lang
  • Jeremy Gwilt
ProducerJeremy Gwilt
CinematographyDirk Nel
Running time60 minutes
Production companyTXTV
Original release
Network ITV
Release14 May 2018 (2018-05-14) 
20 May 2021 (2021-05-20)

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  [ de ], 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]

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Plot

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

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

Episodes

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 414 May 2018 (2018-05-14)17 May 2018 (2018-05-17)
2 417 May 2021 (2021-05-17)20 May 2021 (2021-05-20)

Series 1 (2018)

No.TitleDirected byWritten byBritish air dateUK viewers
(million) [6]
1"Episode 1" Richard Clark Chris Lang 14 May 2018 (2018-05-14)7.65
David Collins is unexpectedly acquitted on a technicality having served seven years of a life sentence for the murder of his wife, Tara. On the steps of the court, he vows to bring to book those who lied at his original trial, to see the real killer jailed and more importantly, to regain custody of his two young children.
2"Episode 2"Richard Clark Matthew Arlidge 15 May 2018 (2018-05-15)6.55
While DI Hudson's new investigation unearths serious flaws in the original murder investigation, those who were closest to Tara are forced to explain away credible motives for wanting to kill her. Relationships are strained to breaking and damaging accusations fly when David confronts his sister-in-law and her husband over access to his children.
3"Episode 3"Richard ClarkChris Lang16 May 2018 (2018-05-16)7.36
Alice and Rob's relationship continues to disintegrate as evidence under questioning incriminates them further and the children grow closer to David. Meanwhile, Tom's attempts to save his marriage are destroyed by his subsequent arrest, and forensic evidence throws new light on David's original conviction.
4"Episode 4"Richard ClarkMatthew Arlidge17 May 2018 (2018-05-17)7.26
David's exoneration allows him to regain custody of his children while the investigation into Rob, Alice and Tom intensifies, leading to a critical arrest. But as damaging accusations concerning DI Hudson's relationship with David threaten to derail the case, her determination to deliver justice finally begins to unravel the mystery of who killed Tara.

Series 2 (2021)

No.TitleDirected byWritten byBritish air dateUK viewers
(million) [6]
1"Episode 1"Tracey LarcombeChris Lang17 May 2021 (2021-05-17)7.78
Matthew Taylor, a 16-year-old schoolboy, was brutally murdered in the quiet Lake District. Five years later, the accused is found not guilty and released from prison, which leaves everyone wondering who really killed him.
2"Episode 2"UnknownUnknown18 May 2021 (2021-05-18)7.23
As Sally begins a confident return to work, the police question Anna Stamp to find out what she is hiding and, more importantly, what Matthew's parents are covering up. Karen grows increasingly paranoid over Sally and Sam.
3"Episode 3"UnknownUnknown19 May 2021 (2021-05-19)7.18
As Sally and Sam grow closer, the police investigation turns to Gary Walker, hoping to find out what his connection is. Bethany's connection to Matthew comes to light, as Karen admits a damning secret.
4"Episode 4"UnknownUnknown20 May 2021 (2021-05-20)7.40
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, while Sam and Sally come to a decision.

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