Stephen Tompkinson stars as Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks, with Andrea Lowe as Detective Sergeant Annie Cabbot and Caroline Catz as Detective Inspector Helen Morton in ITV’s crime drama Dci Banks. Based on Peter Robinson’s novels,…
Main cast
- Detective Chief Inspector Alan BanksStephen Tompkinson1–5Main
- Detective Sergeant Annie CabbotAndrea Lowe1–5Main
- Detective Inspector Helen MortonCaroline Catz2–5Main
- Detective Constable Ken BlackstoneJohn Nettles1–2Main
Supporting cast
- Detective Constable Winsome JackmanLorraine Burroughs1–5Supp
- Detective Constable Kevin TempletonSteve Evets1–5Supp
- Dr. Elizabeth WaringLisa Howard1–5Supp
- Chief Superintendent Gerry RydellDanny Webb1–3Supp
Guest & voice
- Raymond CabbotShaun Dooley1Guest
- Sally CabbotLeanne Best2Guest
- Dr. Susan MarshFelicity Montagu2Guest
- Adrian MossSteven Elder3Guest
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About this cast
DCI Banks is a British television crime drama series broadcast on ITV from 2010 to 2016. The show follows Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks, played by Stephen Tompkinson, as he leads a team of detectives in solving complex murder cases in and around the Yorkshire Dales. The series is based on the popular Inspector Banks novels by Peter Robinson.
FAQs
Who plays Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks in DCI Banks?
Stephen Tompkinson plays the lead role of Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks in the ITV series DCI Banks.
How many seasons of DCI Banks are there?
There are 5 seasons of DCI Banks, broadcast from 2010 to 2016. The series also includes several TV movies and specials, but the main series comprises 5 seasons.
Is DCI Banks based on books?
Yes, DCI Banks is based on the Inspector Banks series of novels by British author Peter Robinson. The series adapts stories from the books, often blending plots or taking inspiration from multiple novels.
Where was DCI Banks filmed?
DCI Banks was primarily filmed in locations around Yorkshire, including the city of Leeds, the town of Otley, and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, to reflect the setting of the novels.
Why did Caroline Catz join the cast as DI Helen Morton?
Caroline Catz joined the main cast in season 2 as Detective Inspector Helen Morton, replacing the character of DI Helen Morton who was a senior officer in Banks’s team. The character was introduced to add a new dynamic and to reflect changes in the police force.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026