Ben Aldridge stars as Detective Inspector Matthew Venn in ITV’s The Long Call, alongside Juliet Stevenson as his mother Dorothy and Pearl Mackie as his partner DS Jen Rafferty.
Main cast
- DI Matthew VennBen Aldridge1Main
- Dorothy VennJuliet Stevenson1Main
- DS Jen RaffertyPearl Mackie1Main
Supporting cast
- RosemarySarah Gordy1Supp
- Reverend StephensonMartin Shaw1Supp
- HannahSiobhan O’Kelly1Supp
- JonathanJames Cooney1Supp
Guest & voice
- MauriceAlan Williams1Guest
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About this cast
ITV’s four-part crime drama The Long Call follows DI Matthew Venn returning to his hometown to investigate a murder. Ben Aldridge leads the cast as Venn, with Juliet Stevenson playing his estranged mother and Pearl Mackie as his supportive colleague.
FAQs
Who plays DI Matthew Venn in The Long Call?
Ben Aldridge plays Detective Inspector Matthew Venn.
Who plays Dorothy Venn in The Long Call?
Juliet Stevenson plays Dorothy Venn, Matthew’s mother.
Is The Long Call based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the 2019 novel by Ann Cleeves, the first in her Two Rivers series.
How many episodes does The Long Call have?
The Long Call is a four-part miniseries, with each episode approximately 45 minutes long.
Where is The Long Call set?
The series is set in North Devon, particularly in the fictional town of Barum and the surrounding area.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026