David Hayman stars as DCI Mike Walker, with Victoria Smurfit as DCI Róisín Connor and Dorian Lough as DS David Satchell in ITV’s long-running crime drama ‘Trial & Retribution’.
Main cast
- DCI Mike WalkerDavid Hayman1–12Main
- DCI Róisín ConnorVictoria Smurfit6–12Main
- DS David SatchellDorian Lough1–12Main
Supporting cast
- DS Helen MaitlandKate Buffery1–5Supp
- DS Jackie ReidKerry Peers6–12Supp
- DCI Pat NorthCaroline Catz1–5Supp
- DS MarkhamMark Womack1–2Supp
Guest & voice
- VariousRichard E. Grant1Guest
- VariousLindsay Duncan1Guest
- VariousTom Wilkinson1Guest
- VariousPete Postlethwaite2Guest
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About this cast
Trial & Retribution is a British crime drama series that aired on ITV from 1997 to 2009, following the investigations of Detective Chief Inspector Mike Walker and his team. The series is known for its gritty realism and focus on the legal process, with each story spanning multiple episodes.
FAQs
Who plays DCI Mike Walker in Trial & Retribution?
David Hayman plays DCI Mike Walker, the lead detective in the series.
How many seasons of Trial & Retribution are there?
There are 12 seasons (or series) of Trial & Retribution, airing from 1997 to 2009.
Is Trial & Retribution based on a true story?
No, the series is fictional, though it draws on real-life police procedures and legal processes.
Who replaced Kate Buffery in Trial & Retribution?
Victoria Smurfit joined the cast as DCI Róisín Connor in series 6, replacing Kate Buffery’s character DS Helen Maitland.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026