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Who is Detective Inspector Matthew Vern?\u00a0<\/strong>A police detective who left the religious community he grew up in when he left for university and came out as gay. He\u2019s now\u00a0returned to his former hometown, a small community in North Devon, with his husband, Jonathan.<\/p>\n
Where have I seen Ben Aldridge before?\u00a0<\/strong>Aldridge plays the role of Thomas Wayne in Batman prequel series Pennyworth, which is still awaiting word on a season three. He previously appeared in Fleabag and had a lead role in Our Girl.<\/p>\n
Pearl Mackie plays DS Jen Rafferty<\/h2>\n $\""Ben\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
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Who is DS Jen Rafferty?\u00a0<\/strong>A detective investigating the murder of a mysterious local with a criminal record, alongside DI Matthew Vern.<\/p>\n
Where have I seen Pearl Mackie before?\u00a0<\/strong>She\u2019s best known for playing Bill Potts in BBC One\u2019s Doctor Who<\/a>, but she\u2019s also starred in Horizon Line and Friday Night Dinner, among other projects.<\/p>\n
Declan Bennett plays Jonathan\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Who is Jonathan?\u00a0<\/strong>Matthew\u2019s supportive husband, who helps him through the death of his father.<\/p>\n
Where have I seen Declan Bennett before?\u00a0<\/strong>He played Charlie Cotton in EastEnders, and starred in the likes of Wiener & Wiener.<\/p>\n
Juliet Stevenson plays Dorothy<\/h2>\n
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Who is Dorothy?\u00a0<\/strong>Matthew\u2019s mother, who has a difficult relationship with her son.<\/p>\n
Where have I seen Juliet Stevenson before? <\/strong>She\u2019s starred in Bend It Like Beckham, Truly Madly Deeply, Nicholas Nickleby,\u00a0One of Us, Out of Her Mind, Emma, and more recently in Riviera.<\/p>\n
Martin Shaw plays Dennis Stephenson<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Who is Dennis Stephenson?\u00a0<\/strong>The leader of the Barum Brethren, the religious community that Matthew belonged to as a child.<\/p>\n
Where have I seen Martin Shaw before?\u00a0<\/strong>He\u2019s best known for his central role in the crime drama series Inspector George Gently. He\u2019s also starred in Strike, The Chief, and Judge John Deed.<\/p>\n
Anita Dobson plays Grace Stephenson<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Who is Grace Stephenson?\u00a0<\/strong>Dennis\u2019s wife, and member of the Brethren.<\/p>\n
Where have I seen Anita Dobson before? <\/strong>Dobson is known for The Worst Witch,\u00a0EastEnders, The Rebel, Casualty, Doctors, and Red Dwarf, among other shows.<\/p>\n
The Long Call airs Monday-Thursday at 9pm on ITV and is available on catch-up via ITV Hub. Visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight,\u00a0or check out the rest of our Drama<\/a> coverage.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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