David Tennant plays DI Alec Hardy, Olivia Colman plays DS Ellie Miller, and Jodie Whittaker plays Beth Latimer in Broadchurch, a British crime drama set in a coastal town.
Main cast
- DI Alec HardyDavid Tennant1–3Main
- DS Ellie MillerOlivia Colman1–3Main
- Beth LatimerJodie Whittaker1–3Main
- Mark LatimerAndrew Buchan1–3Main
- Paul CoatesArthur Darvill1–3Main
- Maggie RadcliffeCarolyn Pickles1–3Main
- Susan WrightPauline Quirke1–3Main
- Tom MillerAdam Wilson1–3Main
- Chloe LatimerCharlotte Beaumont1–3Main
Supporting cast
- DS Karen WhiteVicky McClure2Supp
- Claire RipleyEve Myles2–3Supp
- Jocelyn KnightMarianne Jean-Baptiste2Supp
- Sharon BishopSarah Parish2Supp
- Abby ThompsonPhoebe Waller-Bridge2Supp
- CatherineTracey Childs1–2Supp
Guest & voice
- Steve ConnellyMatthew Gravelle1Guest
- Nige CarterJoe Sims1–3Guest
- Becca FisherSimone McAullay1–2Guest
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About this cast
Broadchurch is a British crime drama series that aired on ITV from 2013 to 2017, following the investigation into the murder of an 11-year-old boy in a small coastal community. The show stars David Tennant as DI Alec Hardy and Olivia Colman as DS Ellie Miller, with Jodie Whittaker as the victim’s mother, Beth Latimer.
FAQs
Who plays DI Alec Hardy in Broadchurch?
David Tennant plays DI Alec Hardy.
Who plays DS Ellie Miller in Broadchurch?
Olivia Colman plays DS Ellie Miller.
Who plays Beth Latimer in Broadchurch?
Jodie Whittaker plays Beth Latimer.
How many seasons of Broadchurch are there?
There are three seasons, airing from 2013 to 2017.
What network is Broadchurch on?
Broadchurch originally aired on ITV in the UK.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026