TV series
A thrilling drama based on the novels by Peter Robinson. Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe star as the tenacious and stubborn Chief Inspector Alan Banks and the feisty and headstrong Detective Sergeant Annie Cabbot.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
DCI Banks is available to stream on Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), and Hoopla in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
A thrilling drama based on the novels by Peter Robinson. Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe star as the tenacious and stubborn Chief Inspector Alan Banks and the feisty and headstrong Detective Sergeant Annie Cabbot.
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Episode 1
When a young man is found brutally murdered, Banks' instinct drags his team into a world of organised crime.
Directed by Robert QuinnWritten by Nicholas Hicks-BeachGuest stars Christopher Sciueref
Episode 2
The apparent suicide of a young girl drags Banks deeper into the dark world of 'untouchable' criminal Steve Richards.
Directed by Robert QuinnWritten by Nicholas Hicks-Beach
Episode 3
When a devoted husband and father goes missing, a ransom demand takes Banks and his team on a journey into the Chinese community.
Guest stars Susan Cookson
Episode 4
Following the murder of a recently rescued hostage, Banks and his team must untangle secrets and lies from the closed world of the Chinese community.
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Episode 5
Banks and the team begin the painful job of finding out exactly who was responsible for Annie's death, an incident that has affected all their lives.
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Episode 6
Banks' mission to solve Annie's murder is made all the harder by the fact he has been taken off the case and sent on gardening leave - but that won't stop him.
Where to watch DCI BanksEpisode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Stephen TompkinsonAlan Banks
Andrea LoweAnnie Cabbot
Caroline CatzHelen Morton
Jack DeamKen Blackstone
Samuel AndersonVince Grady
Lorraine BurroughsWinsome Jackman
Danny RahimTariq Lang
Charlie HeatonGary McCready
ITV1United Kingdom
Left Bank PicturesUnited Kingdom
