In the BBC thriller ‘56 Days‘, Laura Whitmore leads as Detective Constable Eve Austin, alongside Aoife Hinds as Cara Wardle and Andrew J. Simpson as DI Rory-Brennan-Morris.
Main cast
- Detective Constable Eve AustinLaura WhitmoreMain
- Cara WardleAoife HindsMain
- DI Rory-Brennan-MorrisAndrew J. SimpsonMain
Supporting cast
- MeganJessica ReganSupp
- PatrickLarry MurphySupp
- OliverDylan MoranSupp
- Dr. MaryIngrid CraigieSupp
- DS Ciara O’SheaMegan O’DwyerSupp
- NoelStephen JonesSupp
Guest & voice
- Older womanKathleen CoghlanGuest
- Young manNathan O’TooleGuest
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About this cast
Based on Catherine Ryan Howard’s novel, ’56 Days’ is a 2023 BBC One thriller set in Dublin during the Covid-19 lockdown. The series follows Detective Constable Eve Austin as she investigates a body discovered in an apartment, with the cast led by Laura Whitmore, Aoife Hinds, and Andrew J. Simpson.
FAQs
Who plays Eve Austin in ’56 Days’?
Laura Whitmore portrays Detective Constable Eve Austin in the series.
Is ’56 Days’ based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Catherine Ryan Howard.
How many episodes are there in ’56 Days’?
The series consists of 5 episodes, aired on BBC One in 2023.
Who plays Cara Wardle in ’56 Days’?
Cara Wardle is played by Irish actress Aoife Hinds.
Where was ’56 Days’ filmed?
It was filmed in Dublin, Ireland, reflecting the novel’s setting.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026