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PRIVATE DETECTIVE JACKSON BRODIE
Case Histories is a British drama television series based on the Jackson Brodie detective novels by Kate Atkinson. It stars Jason Isaacs as Jackson Brodie.
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Case Histories is a British drama television series based on the Jackson Brodie detective novels by Kate Atkinson. It stars Jason Isaacs as Jackson Brodie.
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Jason IsaacsJackson Brodie
Amanda AbbingtonDC Louise Munroe
Zawe AshtonDeborah Arnold
Millie InnesMarlee Brodie
Neve McIntoshJoanna Hunter
Maarten StevensonArchie Munroe
Sylvia SymsBinky Rain
Natasha LittleJulia Land
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
Ingenious BroadcastingUnited Kingdom
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Episode 1
Jackson takes on the mysterious case of a girl who went missing 30 years ago, as well as helping a grieving father to find the man who murdered his daughter, all whilst trying to deal with flashbacks to his own traumatic past.
Directed by Marc JobstWritten by Ashley PharoahGuest stars Sylvia Syms, Natasha Little, Fenella Woolgar, Kirsty Mitchell, Phil Davis, Aisling Loftus, Rose Leslie, Mark Prendergast
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Episode 2
As the detective series continues, Jackson seems to be collecting lost girls. Along with his continuing investigation into the killing of Laura Wyre, and missing Olivia Land, Jackson decides to help a mysterious seductress find her niece. All whilst dealing with the knowledge that his ex-wife is moving to New Zealand with his beloved daughter.
Directed by Marc JobstWritten by Ashley PharoahGuest stars Sylvia Syms, Natasha Little, Fenella Woolgar, Kirsty Mitchell, Phil Davis, Aisling Loftus, Rose Leslie, Mark Prendergast
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Episode 3
Jackson helps a crime novelist who is caught up in a road rage incident whilst hunting down the killer of a drowned Russian girl. His daughter's imminent move to New Zealand sends him to Yorkshire to visit his past.
Directed by Bill AndersonWritten by Kate AtkinsonGuest stars Maarten Stevenson, Natasha Little, Kirsty Mitchell, Rory Barraclough, Allan Lindsay, Edward Corrie, Adam Godley, Keith Allen
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Episode 4
Jackson uncovers the dark secrets of a novelist's holiday in Russia. He takes the journalist on a journey to redemption, and helps the wife and the dominatrix of a comatose crook with their own controversial bid for freedom. He also says goodbye to his daughter, Marlee.
Directed by Bill AndersonWritten by Matthew GrahamGuest stars Maarten Stevenson, Natasha Little, Kirsty Mitchell, Edward Corrie, Adam Godley, Keith Allen, Marion Bailey, Simon Weir
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Episode 5
Whilst investigating a routine 'cheating wife' case, Jackson is caught up in a terrible train accident that brings yet another lost little girl into his life. This sets off a series of seemingly unconnected events that will have a far greater impact on his life than he realises.
Directed by Dan ZeffWritten by Peter HarnessGuest stars Neve McIntosh, Maarten Stevenson, Edward Corrie, Gwyneth Keyworth, Paterson Joseph, Tom Goodman-Hill, Sheila Reid, Neil McKinven
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Episode 6
Jackson is released from jail, his arrest having triggered a connection with the Joanna Hunter case. But will he be able to find her before something really bad happens? Meanwhile, Marcus has become caught up in the cheating wife case that Jackson just can't shake.
Directed by Dan ZeffWritten by Peter HarnessGuest stars Neve McIntosh, Maarten Stevenson, Edward Corrie, Gwyneth Keyworth, Paterson Joseph, Tom Goodman-Hill, Sheila Reid, Neil McKinven
Where to watch Case HistoriesEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
