Series synopsis
The Pembrokeshire Murders is a British crime drama television series that premiered on ITV1 on January 11, 2021. It ended on January 13, 2021. It was created by Nick Stevens. It stars Luke Evans, Keith Allen, Caroline Berry and Oliver Ryan.
Detective superintendent reopens two unsolved murder cases from the 1980s. Forensic methods link the crimes to a string of burglaries. Steve's team has to find more evidence before the perpetrator is released from prison.
Premise
Detective superintendent reopens two unsolved murder cases from the 1980s. Forensic methods link the crimes to a string of burglaries. Steve's team has to find more evidence before the perpetrator is released from prison.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Luke Evans as DCS Steve Wilkins
- Keith Allen as John Cooper
- Caroline Berry as Pat Cooper
- Oliver Ryan as Andrew Cooper
- Alexandria Riley as DI Ella Richards
- Charles Dale as DS Gareth Rees
- David Fynn as Jonathan Hill
Guest cast
- Steven Meo as DI Lynne Harries
- Richard Corgan as DS Glyn Johnson
- Kyle Lima as DC Nigel Rowe
- Steffan Cennydd as Jack Wilkins
- William Thomas as DCI George Jones
- Suzanne Packer as Chief Constable Tyler
- Mabli Jen Eustace as Amy Wilkins
- Hywel Morgan as Prison Governor
- Francine Morgan as Parole Board Judge
- Joanna van Kampen as Parole Board Member 1
- Andrew MacBean as Parole Board Member 2
- Sue Cook as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | January 11, 2021 | January 13, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Detective Superintendent Steve Wilkins reinvestigates one of Pembrokeshire's most notorious unsolved crimes, known locally as the Coastal Path Murders. |
January 11, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 With Cooper's second parole hearing looming closer, Detective Steve Wilkins and his team face Cooper head-on in three days of interviews. |
January 12, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A long-awaited forensic breakthrough gives Detective Steve Wilkins and his team the ammunition they need to finally arrest and prosecute John Cooper. |
January 13, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 11, 2021 |
| Last aired | January 13, 2021 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 21:00:00 |