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A prisoner on death row in the US, a vicar in a quiet English town, and a maths teacher trapped in a cellar cross paths in the most unexpected way.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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A prisoner on death row in the US, a vicar in a quiet English town, and a maths teacher trapped in a cellar cross paths in the most unexpected way.
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Episode 1
The lives of a prisoner on death row, a journalist looking for a story, a vicar in a sleepy English town and a maths tutor trapped in a cellar intertwine in a deadly way.
Directed by Paul McGuiganWritten by Steven MoffatGuest stars Eke Chukwu, Mark Quartley, Tilly Vosburgh, Simon Delaney, Harry Cadby, July Namir, Victoria Willing, Tim Berrington
Episode 2
Condemned prisoner Jefferson Grieff has a mission for journalist Beth Davenport, and vicar Harry Watling faces an impossible choice.
Directed by Paul McGuiganWritten by Steven MoffatGuest stars Eke Chukwu, Mark Quartley, Tilly Vosburgh, Patrick Toomey, Nancy Crane, Kate Handford, Daniel Kendrick, Cokey Falkow
Episode 3
As Harry’s dilemma worsens, the fate of his family hangs in the balance - but he’s determined to do the right thing. Meanwhile, Beth Davenport meets one of Jefferson Grieff’s helpers in the outside world, who delivers a chilling warning. In the cellar, Janice’s desperation grows.
Directed by Paul McGuiganWritten by Steven MoffatGuest stars Eke Chukwu, Kate Dickie, Franc Ashman, Boo Golding, Sasha Desouza-Willock
Episode 4
As events spiral out of control, Jefferson Grieff prepares to face execution - and time is also running out for Janice Fife in the cellar. An increasingly desperate Harry Watling struggles to do the right thing - but can he stay on the side of the angels and still keep his wife and son safe?
Directed by Paul McGuiganWritten by Steven MoffatGuest stars Kate Dickie, Boo Golding, Alan Williams, Samuel Creasey
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
David TennantHarry Watling
Stanley TucciJefferson Grieff
Dolly WellsJanice Fife
Lydia WestBeth Davenport
Lyndsey MarshalMary Watling
Louis OliverBen Watling
Atkins EstimondDillon Kempton
Dylan BakerWarden Casey
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