Joanne Froggatt stars as Angela Black, a woman trapped in a seemingly perfect but abusive marriage; Michiel Huisman plays her manipulative husband Oliver; Samuel Adewunmi plays Ed, a mysterious stranger who offers her a way out.
Main cast
- Angela BlackJoanne Froggatt1Main
- OliverMichiel Huisman1Main
- EdSamuel Adewunmi1Main
Supporting cast
- DI HarperDerek Siow1Supp
- Dr. JaniceNatalie Casey1Supp
- PeteJonah Russell1Supp
- MarcusRaphael Akuwudike1Supp
- RebeccaSharon Duncan-Brewster1Supp
Guest & voice
- Woman in carClaire-Louise Cordwell1Guest
- BarmanNick Wittman1Guest
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About this cast
Angela Black is a 2021 British psychological thriller series on ITV. The story follows Angela, a wife and mother whose picture-perfect life is shattered when a stranger reveals the dark secrets of her controlling husband. The three-episode miniseries stars Joanne Froggatt in the titular role.
FAQs
Who plays the lead role of Angela Black?
Joanne Froggatt plays Angela Black. She is best known for her role as Anna Bates in Downton Abbey.
Where was Angela Black filmed?
The series was filmed in and around London, particularly in the Borough of Richmond upon Thames and at Twickenham Studios.
How many episodes are in Angela Black?
There are three episodes, each approximately 60 minutes long, making it a single-season miniseries.
Is Angela Black based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional drama created by Harry Williams and Jack Williams, though it explores real issues of domestic abuse and coercive control.
Who plays Oliver, Angela’s husband?
Dutch actor Michiel Huisman plays Oliver. He is known for roles in Game of Thrones and The Haunting of Hill House.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026