David Tennant, a Scottish actor known for his roles in Doctor Who and Jessica Jones, played the lead role of Detective Inspector Alec Hardy. Hardy is a complex character, struggling to come to terms with his past and find his place in the small town of Broadchurch. Tennant's performance earned him critical acclaim and a BAFTA TV Award nomination.
Danny’s father. Buchan portrays Mark’s grief as a silent, explosive rage. Struggling to support his wife while hiding his own secrets (an affair and a violent altercation with the victim), Mark becomes a prime suspect. His silent howls on the beach remain one of the season’s most haunting images. broadchurch season 1 cast
: The veteran editor of the local newspaper. Notable Guest Stars Broadchurch: Season 1 | Cast and Crew - Rotten Tomatoes David Tennant, a Scottish actor known for his
: Ellie’s nephew and an ambitious young journalist for the local paper. Danny’s father
The local vicar. Darvill (Rory from Doctor Who ) plays Paul as a good man wrestling with a crisis of faith. He was one of the last people to see Danny alive and struggles to comfort a town that has stopped believing in God. His conflict with Hardy over morality versus legality adds a philosophical layer to the hunt.
Andrew Buchan, a British actor, played the role of Mark Latimer, the father of the murdered boy. Latimer is a grieving and angry character who becomes increasingly frustrated with the investigation.