In Channel 4’s psychological thriller ‘Deadwater Fell‘, David Tennant plays GP Tom Kendrick, Cush Jumbo plays his wife Jess, and Anna Madeley plays their friend and neighbour Kate. The series explores the aftermath of a devastating house…
Main cast
- Tom KendrickDavid Tennant1Main
- Jess KendrickCush Jumbo1Main
- Kate KendrickAnna Madeley1Main
Supporting cast
- Steve KendrickMatthew McNulty1Supp
- DS MorganNiamh Cusack1Supp
- DC JamesTom Gibbons1Supp
- Jess’s motherAnneika Rose1Supp
Guest & voice
- Mrs. Kendrick (Tom’s mother)Maureen Beattie1Guest
- PC FentonGavin Mitchell1Guest
- Holly Kendrick (daughter)Lydia Ary-Zoeter1Guest
- Charlie Kendrick (son)Oliver Green1Guest
- Amy Kendrick (daughter)Isobel Eadie1Guest
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About this cast
Deadwater Fell is a four-part psychological thriller that aired on Channel 4 in January 2020. The story follows a close-knit Scottish community shattered by a house fire that kills a mother and her three children, with the husband, GP Tom Kendrick, as the sole survivor. As suspicions arise, long-buried secrets come to light.
FAQs
Who plays Tom Kendrick in Deadwater Fell?
David Tennant plays Tom Kendrick, the GP who survives the fire that kills his wife and children.
Is Deadwater Fell based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional story written by Daisy Coulam, though it draws on real-life themes of domestic secrets and small-town dynamics.
Where was Deadwater Fell filmed?
It was filmed in Scotland, mainly in Dumfries and Galloway, with some scenes in and around Glasgow.
How many episodes are in Deadwater Fell?
There are four episodes, which aired weekly on Channel 4 in January 2020.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026