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The Witness

2026 • 6.4 • Drama, Crime •

GB • English

With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.

Cast

Jordan Bolger

as André Hanscombe

Neil Maskell

as DI Keith Pedder

Mark Stanley

as DS Ivan Agnew

Max Fincham

as Alex Hanscombe

Sean Gilder

as DCS Nicholas Campbell

Jamie Bisping

as Colin Stagg

Kevin Eldon

as DCI Mick Wickerson

Kerry Godliman

as June

Episodes

Episode 1

E1 57m

A woman is murdered in front of her 2-year-old in '90s London. While his father tries to shield him from a media storm, the police identify a key suspect.

Episode 2

E2 49m

As DI Pedder's undercover operation develops, another murder hits the headlines. André and Alex move abroad, but their grief continues to follow them.

Episode 3

E3 47m

Over a decade later, old evidence is re-examined by new eyes on the case. Will André and Alex finally get justice — or is there more to the story?