Phia Saban plays protagonist Violet, with Mark Bonnar as Detective Inspector Noah and Sheila Atim as her mentor Irina in the BBC thriller series ‘Dispatch‘.
Main cast
- VioletPhia SabanMain
- Detective Inspector NoahMark BonnarMain
- IrinaSheila AtimMain
Supporting cast
- DC FinchPearl MackieSupp
- KeithArian NikSupp
- FionaRuth OllmanSupp
Guest & voice
- The CallerSamuel AndersonGuest
- Dr. MorseClaire PriceGuest
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About this cast
Dispatch is a gripping BBC One psychological thriller that premiered in 2023. The series follows a young emergency call-handler, Violet, who becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy after receiving a chilling call. Phia Saban leads the cast as Violet, with Mark Bonnar playing the detached DI Noah and Sheila Atim portraying her sharp-eyed supervisor, Irina.
FAQs
Who plays Violet in Dispatch?
Phia Saban plays the lead role of Violet, a young emergency call-handler, in the BBC series Dispatch.
Who plays Detective Inspector Noah in Dispatch?
Mark Bonnar portrays Detective Inspector Noah, a jaded but sharp investigator, in Dispatch.
Who plays Irina in Dispatch?
Sheila Atim plays Irina, Violet’s mentor and supervisor at the call centre, in Dispatch.
How many seasons of Dispatch are there?
As of 2025, there is one season of Dispatch, which premiered in 2023.
Where can I watch Dispatch?
Dispatch originally aired on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer in the UK.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026