Episode 6
Drama series. As the fractured events of Stevie's murder start to swim into focus for River, the awful truth places more pressure than ever on his worsening state of mind.
River is convinced that Stevie's investigation into the exploitation of undocumented migrants holds the key to her murder. Further questioning of someone close to the team reveals a system of immigration cases that could lead into some very unexpected places. When a common link to certain businesses is found, it all starts to fall into place for River, with unfortunate repercussions.
As Stevie's loved ones reel from the truths unearthed, River holds the future in his hands. How will he keep his final promises to Stevie? How can he keep her secrets for her and do what is right? And, if he solves her murder, can he cope with losing her forever?
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"I'm drowning"
Duration: 01:56
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| John River | Stellan Skarsgard |
| Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson | Nicola Walker |
| Chrissie Read | Lesley Manville |
| Ira King | Adeel Akhtar |
| Thomas Cream | Eddie Marsan |
| Tom Read | Michael Maloney |
| Frankie Stevenson | Turlough Convery |
| Michael Bennigan | Jim Norton |
| Bridie Stevenson | Sorcha Cusack |
| Marcus McDonald | Owen Teale |
| Rosa Fallows | Georgina Rich |
| Marianne King | Lydia Leonard |
| Jimmy Stevenson | Steve Nicolson |
| Christopher Riley | Josef Altin |
| Erin Fielding | Shannon Tarbet |
| Tom's Lawyer | Helen Anderson |
| Chinese Waiter | Nicholas Goh |
| Banker | Ali Craig |
| Housewife | Stacha Hicks |
| Young Stevie | Lucy Formby |
| Producer | Chris Carey |
| Director | Jessica Hobbs |
| Music | Harry Escott |
| Executive Producer | Jane Featherstone |
| Executive Producer | Manda Levin |
| Executive Producer | Abi Morgan |
| Executive Producer | Lucy Richer |
| Writer | Abi Morgan |
| Production Company | Kudos Film and Television Limited |
Broadcast
- Tue 17 Nov 201521:00
Cast and Characters
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‘How we brought River’s imagination to life’
Series creator Abi Morgan and lead director Richard Laxton on their dramatic scenes
