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A Confession

A Confession

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A Confession

"You do not have to say anything."

2019- 2019

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

7.0(87 votes)

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Crime

Drama

Overview

The story of how Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher deliberately breached police procedure and protocol to catch a killer, a decision that ultimately cost him his career and reputation.

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

Steve Fulcher

Siobhan Finneran

Siobhan Finneran

Elaine Pickford

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

Karen Edwards

Peter Wight

Peter Wight

Charlie Edwards

Derek Riddell

Derek Riddell

Pete

Owain Arthur

Owain Arthur

DI Sean Memory

Jake Davies

Jake Davies

Liam O'Callaghan

Jessica D'Arcy

Lora O'Callaghan

Ian Puleston-Davies

Ian Puleston-Davies

Mick O'Callaghan

Kate Ashfield

Kate Ashfield

Yvonne Fulcher

Creative team

Created by: Jeff Pope
Showrunner: Jeff Pope
Johnny Capps
Written by: Jeff Pope
Produced by: Tom Dunbar

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