In ITV’s 2020 drama ‘The Widower‘, Reece Shearsmith plays Malcolm Webster, Kate Fleetwood plays his first wife Claire Morris, and Archie Panjabi plays DS Sarah Collins.
Main cast
- Malcolm WebsterReece ShearsmithMain
- Claire MorrisKate FleetwoodMain
- DS Sarah CollinsArchie PanjabiMain
Supporting cast
- Felicity WebsterFiona BellSupp
- Margaret WebsterSiobhan RedmondSupp
- DI Neil MackenzieJohn HannahSupp
- Graham MorrisPaul BlairSupp
- Simone BanerjeeRuth McCabeSupp
- Dr. Ian PatersonJames LaurensonSupp
Guest & voice
- PC Alan MackayStephen McColeGuest
- JudgeJohn StahlGuest
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About this cast
The Widower is a three-part ITV drama from 2020 based on the true story of Malcolm Webster, a Scottish nurse who murdered his first wife and attempted to kill his second. The series focuses on the investigation led by DS Sarah Collins and the devastating impact of Webster’s crimes.
FAQs
Who plays Malcolm Webster in The Widower?
Reece Shearsmith plays Malcolm Webster, the Scottish nurse convicted of murdering his first wife and attempting to kill his second.
Is The Widower based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the real-life case of Malcolm Webster, who was convicted in 2011 of murdering his wife Claire Morris in 1994 and attempting to murder his second wife Felicity Webster in 2008.
How many episodes are in The Widower?
The Widower is a three-part miniseries, each episode approximately 60 minutes long.
Who plays DS Sarah Collins in The Widower?
Archie Panjabi plays DS Sarah Collins, the detective who leads the investigation into Malcolm Webster.
Where was The Widower filmed?
The series was filmed in Scotland, including locations in Glasgow and the surrounding areas.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026