Storyline
The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.
Episodes
Specials
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Interview 1 of 6: David Tennant and Olivia Colman
Feb 24, 2013
Here, stars David Tennant and Olivia Colman talk exclusively to ITV Drama about what this gripping eight-part drama entails.
Interview 2 of 6: David Tennant on Chris Chibnall's script
Feb 28, 2013
David Tennant discusses Chris Chibnall's script, and what drew him to the part.
Interview 3 of 6: David Tennant & Olivia Colman
Mar 03, 2013
David Tennant & Olivia Colman give an exclusive overview of what you can expect from this gripping new drama.
Interview 4 of 6: Double-act David Tennant & Olivia Colman
Mar 14, 2013
Olivia Colman and David Tennant discuss the strange relationship of their characters.
Interview 5 of 6: Who killed Danny Latimer?
Mar 14, 2013
Olivia Colman and David Tennant discuss the on-set secrecy surrounding who killed Danny Latimer.
Interview 6 of 6: David Tennant on his character DI Hardy
Mar 22, 2013
David Tennant discusses the dark secrets of his character, DI Alec Hardy.
Extra Scene - Danny's Wake
Apr 22, 2013
Find out what happens to the residents of the town as they gather for Danny's wake. WARNING: contains spoilers if you have not watched season 1 episode 8.
Broadchurch - The Story So Far
Feb 16, 2017
A recap of Series 1 and Series 2, released on YouTube before the start of the third and final series. Contains spoilers.
Series 1
The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.
Episode 1
Mar 04, 2013
Out-of-town DI Alec Hardy investigates the death of an 11-year-old boy in a seaside community, aided by local girl DS Ellie Miller,The child's parent and other residents of Broadchurch try to cope with the media frenzy surrounding the case.
Episode 2
Mar 11, 2013
The mystery around Danny's death deepens, The Latimer family struggles to cope with their grief, and the Rev Paul Coates decides to speak to the local media.
Episode 3
Mar 18, 2013
Crime scene fingerprints lead DI Hardy and DS Miller to a shocking suspect in Danny's murder. Steve Connelly approaches Beth claiming to have a message from her dead son.
Episode 4
Mar 25, 2013
A local journalist uncovers a new suspect. Beth and Mark try to get more national press coverage of their son's death. Hardy goes for dinner with Miller and her husband.
Episode 5
Apr 01, 2013
Miller realises the evidence Jack handed over does not tally with her knowledge of Danny's possessions, Jack the newsagent's gets unfair press treatment.
Episode 6
Apr 08, 2013
The case is stalling and morale is low. At the Broadchurch Echo, Maggie grows determined to solve a mystery that has taken a very personal turn for her.
Episode 7
Apr 15, 2013
Following recent events, Miller is more isolated than ever before as she tries to find out what happened at the clifftop hut. Meanwhile, the police are circling Susan as Nige grows increasingly desperate for her to leave Broadchurch.
Episode 8
Apr 22, 2013
The final piece of the jigsaw finally begins to fall into place. DI Hardy and DS Miller attempt to name Danny Latimer’s killer.
Series 2
Still haunted by the case involving the murder of 11-year-old Danny Latimer, DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller pick themselves up and continue their investigative work, all the while dealing with the far-reaching consequences of the earlier case.
Episode 1
Jan 05, 2015
Joe Miller's arraignment opens painful wounds for the community of Broadchurch. Detective Hardy is forced to confront ghosts from his past.
Episode 2
Jan 12, 2015
The townspeople struggle to come to terms with recent events, and shock waves reverberate through Broadchurch. What will the impact be on the Latimers? Meanwhile, Paul continues his secret meetings and Hardy must face a figure from his past.
Episode 3
Jan 19, 2015
Hardy faces a race against time as Ellie discovers a startling new piece of evidence, forcing them to reassess their suspicions. Meanwhile, with DS Miller coming under intense pressure from all sides, life for Mark and Beth is about to change for ever.
Episode 4
Jan 26, 2015
Family tensions surface as Ellie struggles to control her sister Lucy, Mark Latimer has a decision to make and Alec Hardy has to face his demons.
Episode 5
Feb 02, 2015
Miller's son wants to give evidence at his father's trial. Miller helps Alec with his old unsolved murder case.
Episode 6
Feb 09, 2015
Ellie tries to wrest back control, and time is running out for Alec Hardy. Meanwhile, Beth Latimer has to face an emotional ordeal alone.
Episode 7
Feb 16, 2015
The final arguments are made in Joe Miller's trial. Hardy and Ellie follow-up on new evidence. Another one of Claire's secrets comes to light.
Episode 8
Feb 23, 2015
Decisions are made, truths are revealed and lives in Broadchurch are changed forever.
Series 3
Series 3, the final series, starts three years on from the last series, five years on from the start with a bold new crime story which forces us to ask whether the town has a crack running through it caused by Danny Latimer’s death; is this new crime somehow the long-term legacy of that dark moment?
Episode 1
Feb 27, 2017
DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller are called to investigate a serious sexual assault.
Episode 2
Mar 06, 2017
Shockwaves reverberate through Broadchurch as news of the attack spreads.
Episode 3
Mar 13, 2017
Hardy and Ellie appeal to Trish to be more open. The officers of Broadchurch CID start to uncover inconsistencies and lies.
Episode 4
Mar 20, 2017
Trish returns to the scene of the crime in the hope it will prompt her to remember something more about the attack, while DC Katie Harford thinks she has a strong lead when she discovers a new suspect who doesn't have an alibi. Cath reveals interesting new information about the night of her party, while a match is made for the male DNA found on Trish. An unknown woman walks into the police station.
Episode 5
Mar 27, 2017
The crime drama continues. New information forces Hardy and Ellie to re-evaluate the case.
Episode 6
Apr 03, 2017
Ed comes under scrutiny, and Mark makes a decision.
Episode 7
Apr 10, 2017
Important pieces of evidence come to light against all the key suspects in the case – Ellie and Hardy can feel the vice tightening and know that soon, the case will crack open...
Episode 8
Apr 17, 2017
Hardy and Ellie uncover the truth behind the rape of Trish Winterman, and lives in Broadchurch are changed forever. Series Finale.