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Thirteen years captive. Forever scarred.
A 26-year-old woman learns to live again after 13 years in captivity.
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Thirteen premiered February 28, 2016. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
A 26-year-old woman learns to live again after 13 years in captivity.
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Episode 1
Today is the day Ivy Moxam escapes from the cellar, her prison for the last 13 years. After she makes a desperate 999 call from a phone box, Ivy is picked up by the police and taken to be interviewed.
Directed by Vanessa CaswillWritten by Marnie DickensGuest stars Chipo Chung, Samuel Burton, Colin Mace, Joe Layton, Melina Matthews, Andrea Hall, Suzette Llewellyn, Nicola Stuart-Hill
Episode 2
The investigation into a missing ten year-old puts more pressure on Ivy to relive an ordeal she would rather forget. A witness confirms that Mark White is responsible for Phoebe’s kidnap and Carne and Merchant find themselves surrounded by a new team from Scotland Yard.
Guest stars Chipo Chung, Joe Layton, Suzette Llewellyn, Ariyon Bakare, Colin Mace, Ceri Murphy, Alun Raglan, Nicholas Farrell
Episode 3
As the police start to make breakthroughs in their investigation, Ivy turns to her sister Emma, who seizes the chance to connect with her. But they are interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious letter addressed to 'Alison' - White’s name for Ivy.
Guest stars Chipo Chung, Joe Layton, Melina Matthews, Suzette Llewellyn, Nicola Stuart-Hill, Ariyon Bakare, Ceri Murphy, Alun Raglan
Episode 4
When evidence of Ivy’s DNA is all that is discovered in the cellar, she is arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and taken into custody.
Directed by China Moo-YoungGuest stars Joe Layton, Melina Matthews, Nicola Stuart-Hill, Ariyon Bakare, Ceri Murphy, Nicholas Farrell, Charles Babalola
Episode 5
Ivy is forced to face her past and put herself at risk in order to save Phoebe. Carne and Merchant do everything they can to protect her, but in underestimating Mark White they have left their own lives hanging in the balance.
Directed by China Moo-YoungGuest stars Stuart Davidson, Nicola Stuart-Hill, Ariyon Bakare, Alun Raglan, Joanna Hole, Charles Babalola, Rachael Spence, Isabel Shanahan
Episode information updated Sep 14, 2026
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Jodie ComerIvy Moxam
Natasha LittleChristina Moxam
Stuart GrahamAngus Moxam
Katherine Rose MorleyEmma Moxam
Richard RankinDI Elliott Carne
Valene KaneDS Lisa Merchant
Aneurin BarnardTim Hobson
Eleanor WyldEloise Wye
BBC ThreeUnited Kingdom
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