Sheridan Smith stars as Jo Gillespie in Black Work, alongside Toby Stephens as DCI Ian Brooks and Matthew McNulty as DC Mark Ryan in this gripping ITV drama about a policewoman investigating her husband’s murder.
Main cast
- Jo GillespieSheridan Smith1Main
- DCI Ian BrooksToby Stephens1Main
- DC Mark RyanMatthew McNulty1Main
Supporting cast
- DC Rachel HargreavesClaire Hackett1Supp
- Dean GillespieGerald Kyd1Supp
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Black Work is a three-part British television drama series broadcast on ITV in 2015. It stars Sheridan Smith as Jo Gillespie, a police officer whose husband, also a policeman, is murdered. With the help of colleagues DCI Ian Brooks (Toby Stephens) and DC Mark Ryan (Matthew McNulty), she delves into a dangerous investigation that uncovers corruption and secrets.
FAQs
Who plays Jo Gillespie in Black Work?
Jo Gillespie is played by Sheridan Smith.
Who plays DCI Ian Brooks in Black Work?
DCI Ian Brooks is played by Toby Stephens.
How many episodes are there in Black Work?
Black Work is a three-part mini-series, consisting of three episodes, each one hour long.
Who plays the murdered husband Dean Gillespie?
Dean Gillespie is played by Gerald Kyd.
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