{"id":17151,"date":"2022-06-19T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-19T07:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1662105"},"modified":"2022-06-19T09:38:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-19T07:38:40","slug":"meet-the-cast-of-channel-4-thriller-suspect","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/meet-the-cast-of-channel-4-thriller-suspect\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the cast of Channel 4 thriller Suspect"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Flora Carr\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Sunday, 19 June 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Channel 4\u2019s new thriller Suspect<\/a> features an ensemble cast of would-be suspects, as a detective investigates his daughter\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

The series cast is led by James Nesbitt (Cold Feet), alongside the likes of Loki<\/a> star Richard E Grant and Outlander<\/a>\u2018s Sam Heughan.<\/p>\n

According to the broadcaster\u2019s synopsis:\u00a0\u201cWhen veteran detective Danny Frater (James Nesbitt) turns up at a hospital mortuary for what he thinks is a routine ID check on a young woman\u2019s body, he gets a devastating shock; the corpse turns out to be his estranged daughter, Christina (Imogen King).<\/p>\n

\u201cHe sets out on a mission for the truth, retracing her last days and hours, in an agonising crusade to discover what really happened to his only child.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read on for everything you need to know about the cast and characters of Suspect.<\/p>\n

James Nesbitt plays Danny Frater<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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James Nesbitt plays Danny Frater in\u00a0Suspect<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Who is Danny Frater?\u00a0<\/strong>A veteran detective whose estranged daughter, Christina, is found dead, leading Danny to become obsessed with solving the case \u2013 and learning more about the daughter he realises he never truly knew.<\/p>\n

Nesbitt said of his character: \u201cI could relate to Danny, with his flaws, vulnerabilities and the devastating situation he faces, from the very first moment I picked up the script.\u201d<\/p>\n

Where have I seen James Nesbitt before?\u00a0<\/strong>On the big screen, he\u2019s perhaps best known as the dwarf Bofur in The Hobbit film trilogy alongside Martin Freeman. Otherwise, he\u2019s known for the likes of Cold Feet (as Andy Williams), Lucky Man, Stay Close, Line of Duty, Bloodlands, The Missing, Cherrybomb, Walking Ned, and Match Point.<\/p>\n

Joely Richardson plays Jackie<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Joely Richardson plays Jackie in\u00a0Suspect<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Jackie?\u00a0<\/strong>A pathologist who works with Danny.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Joely Richardson before?\u00a0<\/strong>The daughter of Vanessa Redgrave, Richardson played Anita in the live action version of 101 Dalmatians, and Charlotte Selton in The Patriot. She plays Ethel Cripps in the upcoming TV adaptation of The Sandman<\/a>, and is otherwise known for roles in the likes of Nip\/Tuck, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Tudors (as Catherine Parr), Vampire Academy, and TV series Lady Chatterley.<\/p>\n

Anne-Marie Duff plays Susannah<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Anne-Marie Duff plays Susannah inSuspect<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Susannah?\u00a0<\/strong>Danny\u2019s ex-wife, and mother to Christina.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Anne-Marie Duff before?\u00a0<\/strong>She played Violet Miller in the the film Suffragette, and Julia in the John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy. She played Fiona Gallagher in Shameless, and more recently Erin Wiley in Netflix\u2019s Sex Education<\/a> and Ma Costa in His Dark Materials<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Richard E Grant plays Harry<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Richard E. Grant And James Nesbitt in Suspect<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Who is Harry?\u00a0<\/strong>Christina\u2019s mentor.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Richard E Grant before? <\/strong>Oscar-nominated for his role in Can You Ever Forgive Me?, the actor recently had a scene-stealing turn in the Disney Plus series Loki (as \u201cClassic Loki\u201d), and is otherwise known for roles in the likes of Withnail & I, Gosford Park, The Hitman\u2019s Wife\u2019s Bodyguard, Everybody\u2019s Talking About Jamie, Girls, and the upcoming adaptation Persuasion<\/a>, starring Dakota Johnson.<\/p>

Ben Miller plays Richard<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Ben Miller plays Richard in Suspect<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Who is Richard?\u00a0<\/strong>Danny\u2019s boss, the Detective Superintendent.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Ben Miller before?\u00a0<\/strong>He recently payed Lord Featherington in Bridgerton season 1, and is known for Paddington 2, Professor T, Johnny English, and of course, as one half of the BBC comedy sketch series The Armstrong and Miller Show.<\/p>\n

Niamh Algar plays Nicola<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Niamh Algar plays Nicola in Suspect<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Who is Nicola? <\/strong>Christina\u2019s wife.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Niamh Algar before?\u00a0<\/strong>She played a key role in the devastating The Virtues, and has starred in MotherFatherSon, Pure, Raised by Wolves, Deceit, and The Bisexual.<\/p>\n

Antonia Thomas plays Maia<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Antonia Thomas plais Maia in Suspect<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Who is Maia?\u00a0<\/strong>A lap-dance club manager and the best friend of Christina, Danny\u2019s late daughter.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Antonia Thomas before?\u00a0<\/strong>She\u2019s best known for her leading roles as Dr. Claire Browne in The Good Doctor, Evie in Lovesick, and as Alisha in Misfits. She\u2019s also starred in Sunshine on Leith, the anthology series Small Axe, and The Musketeers.<\/p>\n

Sacha Dhawan plays Jaisal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sacha Dhawan plays Jaisal in Suspect<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Who is Jaisal?\u00a0<\/strong>A drug dealer.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Sacha Dhawan before?\u00a0<\/strong>He\u2019s played Orlo in the first two seasons of The Great, and starred in Doctor Who in the role of antagonist The Master. Other past projects have included Iron Fist, The Boy with the Topknot, The Prince, Dracula, Sherlock, and Mr Selfridge.<\/p>\n

Sam Heughan plays Ryan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sam Heughan plays Ryan in Suspect<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Who is Ryan?\u00a0<\/strong>Danny\u2019s ex-police partner.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Sam Heughan before?\u00a0<\/strong>He\u2019s best known for playing Jamie Fraser in the time-travelling drama Outlander, a role he\u2019s held since 2014. He also has appeared in To Olivia, The Spy Who Dumped Me, and SAS: Red Notice.<\/p>\n

Imogen King plays Christina<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Who is Christina?\u00a0<\/strong>Danny\u2019s estranged daughter who dies in episode 1.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Imogen King before?\u00a0<\/strong>She\u2019s known for The Bay, Clique, Darkest Hour, The Messenger, and Hotel Portofino.<\/p>\n

Suspect begins at 9pm on Channel 4 tonight (19th June). Check out more of our Drama<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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