Series synopsis
Bancroft is a British crime drama television series that premiered on ITV1 on December 11, 2017. It ended on January 3, 2020. It was created by Kate Brooke. It stars Sarah Parish, Faye Marsay, Adam Long and Charles Babalola.
A dark and compelling thriller centering on Detective Superintendent Elizabeth Bancroft, a female detective with an explosive secret.
Premise
A dark and compelling thriller centering on Detective Superintendent Elizabeth Bancroft, a female detective with an explosive secret.
Premise: Everyone has a secret
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sarah Parish as Elizabeth Bancroft
- Faye Marsay as Katherine Stevens
- Adam Long as Joe Bancrok
- Charles Babalola as DS Andy Bevan
- Linus Roache as Tim Fraser
- Charlotte Hope as Annabel Connors
- Amara Karan as Anya Karim
- Lee Boardman as DI George Morris
Supporting cast
- Adrian Edmondson as Superintendent Cliff Walker
- David Avery as DSU Jake Harper
- Ryan McKen as Daanish Kamara
- Art Malik as DCS Alan Taheeri
- Francesca Annis as Carol Bancroft
- Steve Evets as Len Dorman
- Kenneth Cranham as Charlie Haverstock
- Yemisi Oyinloye as DC Sally Reed
- Jacqueline Boatswain as Chief Constable Frances Holland
- Shameem Ahmad as Naila Kamara
- Amit Dhut as Athif Kamara
Guest cast
- Lily Sacofsky as Laura Fraser
- Enid Dunn as Neighbour
- Tony Dawson as Coroner (uncredited)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | December 11, 2017 | December 14, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 3 | January 1, 2020 | January 3, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The formidable Det. Superintendent Elizabeth Bancroft is leading the charge against the violent Kamara gang. Meanwhile, DS Katherine Stevens is given a cold murder case. In 1990, Laura Fraser was stabbed 18 times in frenzied attack at home. As Elizabeth and Katherine’s paths cross for the first time, Katherine finds that there’s more to the Fraser case than it seems – and Elizabeth has some secrets in her past which may prove difficult to hide. |
December 11, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Bancroft helps Katherine and Anya with the Fraser case, but they are struggling to find any worthwhile forensic evidence. Katherine and Joe’s relationship progresses, whilst events take a grisly turn for the Kamara family – forcing Bancroft to offer Daanish a deal. Laura’s former husband Tim Fraser is reluctant to help with Laura’s cold case, but an unexpected visit changes his mind. Katherine and Anya make some game-changing discoveries. |
December 12, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Bancroft is faced with a startling blast from the past, which brings the events from 1990 back to the surface. Meanwhile, Katherine wrestles with twists and turns of the new information she is uncovering. Bancroft secures Zaheera in safe accommodation and Daanish fulfils his part of the deal. Anya makes a surprising visit to an old friend. Katherine is faced with a chilling truth. |
December 13, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 When a double murder brings an unexpected reunion, newly promoted Bancroft is forced onto the side lines by Detective Superintendent Jake Harper. |
January 1, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 With the evidence around the Connors' murders building, Harper and the team are met with conflicting accounts. |
January 2, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Free from the restrictions of her position, Elizabeth is determined to bring the true murderer to some form of justice. |
January 3, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 11, 2017 |
| Last aired | January 3, 2020 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 21:00:00 |