“Conflicted and internally tortured by her past life, Claire must journey into her own dark history and the case that drove her out of Manchester long ago, testing her relationships and her own strength,” an official description said (via BBC). <\/p>\n
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The BBC’s character guide also described Church as “passionate about seeking justice for the vulnerable”, while her greatest strength as an officer “was also her greatest weakness”.<\/p>\n
“Along with her partner Norrie and daughter Megan, Claire has rebuilt her life on the Western Isles of Scotland, tending to their small holding, setting up a baking business with Norrie and triathalon training,” it continued. “But in Manchester, a storm is brewing and it is heading straight for Claire’s seemingly idyllic life.<\/p>\n
“Suddenly confronted with the darkness and brutality of her past that she has tried so hard to escape, she is drawn back to Manchester, and into a case that only she can solve,” it also said. <\/p>\n
In the run-up to the From Darkness premiere, Duff revealed that it was the “psychological element” of the show that drew her to it. <\/p>\n
“It’s a brilliant script, plain and simple, so it was a complete no-brainer – and [writer] Katie had created a character who was complex,” the actor also said<\/a>. <\/p>\n BBC\/\/UKTV<\/p>\n Who is in the cast of From Darkness?<\/p>\n There are a number of brilliant actors and recognisable faces in this BBC drama, alongside the talent of Anne-Marie Duff (whose TV credits include Suspect, Reunion, and Bad Sisters). <\/p>\n Johnny Harris (Without Sin, This Is England) plays DCI John Hind, a dedicated officer who is said to be “willing to go to any lengths to solve a case”.<\/p>\n Caroline Lee Johnson (Rebus, Silent Witness) appears in the role of Detective Superintendent Lola Keir, who has made her way up through the ranks thanks to her “ambition and determination”. <\/p>\n Luke Newberry, who has also appeared in Death in Paradise and Gentleman Jack, plays DS Anthony Boyce, described as an inexperienced newcomer to the force, who is desperate to have the chance to prove his worth.<\/p>\n The cast also includes: <\/p>\n Richard Rankin (Rebus, Outlander)Leanne Best (Ripper Street, A Woman of Substance)Jim Cartwright (BBC One’s The Village)Adrian Rawlins (The Capture)Ben Batt (Our Girl)<\/p>\n Rankin plays Church’s partner Norrie, and the actor told press<\/a> including Digital Spy, at the time of the show’s release, that “there’s a huge crisis in their relationship as the story unfolds”.<\/p>\n “Claire’s past rushes up to hit them in the face and casts a really dark shadow on life on the island,” he continued.<\/p>\n “Norrie doesn’t have a clue about any of it. He knows she’s had a troubled past, but we don’t imagine she’s gone into a lot of detail. So that comes up and jeopardises their relationship. It fractures it.”<\/p>\n Where to stream From Darkness in the UK<\/p>\n While it originally aired on the BBC, From Darkness is currently streaming on both Channel 4 and U as full box sets. <\/p>\n BBC\/\/UKTV<\/p>\n Other shows to watch if you enjoyed From Darkness<\/p>\n Another crime drama, currently trending on ITVX, is The Dark \u2013 also focusing on the police, only that one has a detective duo that are hunting a serial killer in Scotland. It’s been described by the cast and creatives<\/a> as being “different” to others in the genre, and marks Outlander’s Laura Donnelly first-time playing a cop on screen. <\/p>\n Annika, a popular crime series, stars Nicola Walker as the titular DI Strandhed, who heads up the Marine Homicide Unit (MHU), solving murders and mysteries. Both seasons are available now on BBC iPlayer. <\/p>\n Visit our Streaming Guide<\/a> now to see at a glance where you can view ALL your favourite shows and movies.<\/p>\n The new edition of Living Legends, celebrating the global phenomenon of BTS, is here! Buy this ultimate fan guide in newsagents or online<\/a>.<\/p>\n TV Editor, Digital Spy<\/a> Laura has been watching television for over 30 years and professionally writing about entertainment for almost 10 of those. \u00a0Previously at LOOK and now heading up the TV<\/a> desk at the UK’s biggest TV and movies site Digital Spy, Laura has helped steer conversations around some of the most popular shows on the box. Laura has appeared on Channel 5 News and radio to talk viewing habits and TV recommendations. \u00a0As well as putting her nerd-level Buffy knowledge to good use during an IRL meet with Sarah Michelle Gellar, Laura also once had afternoon tea with One Direction, has sat around the fire pit of the Love Island villa, spoken to Sir David Attenborough about the world’s oceans and even interviewed Rylan from inside the Big Brother house (housemate status, forever pending).\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"richard](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6dae3131-3789-4e50-8805-a201d2cdbb4c.jpg\" "\\"Richard")
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