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 two bogus social workers come to Katy Heath's house and take her son away, Banks is drawn into a massive search for the boy - but is Katy telling the truth?
Directed by Bill EaglesWritten by Robert MurphyGuest stars Christine Bottomley, Oliver Woollford, John Lightbody, Rick Warden
Episode 2
An 11-year old's body is found and Banks wonders if there is a connection between his death and Kyle's disappearance.
Directed by Bill EaglesWritten by Robert MurphyGuest stars Olivia Popica, Gabriela Romanov, Christine Bottomley, Oliver Woollford, John Lightbody, Rick Warden
Episode 3
When a journalist is found dead in a remote village, Banks notices a connection between the case and a mysterious death in the 1980s.
Directed by Edward BazalgetteWritten by Robert Murphy
Episode 4
Banks races to locate a mysterious recording that appears to connect Jack Barber and the members of The Crystal Kiss together.
Directed by Edward BazalgetteWritten by Robert Murphy
Episode 5
The discovery of a gun in the bedroom of a neighbour sees Banks involved in an internal investigation which could break up the team.
Directed by Stephen WoolfendenWritten by Catherine Tregenna
Episode 6
While Helen's career hangs in the balance, Banks risks everything to rescue his daughter who has been taken hostage by Jaff Kitson.
Directed by Stephen WoolfendenWritten by Catherine Tregenna
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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
