If, like us, you’ve worked your way through all the latest dramas and need something new to watch, we’ve delved through the archives and unearthed a forgotten gem, Cape Wrath. Sherwood and Death In Paradise stars unite, as David Morrissey and Don Gilet are brilliant in this suspenseful Channel 5 thriller. And, among the star-studded cast is a fresh-faced Tom Hardy and Blue Lights’ Sian Brooke.
But what’s the story? Well, it’s somewhat twisted. We meet Danny (David Morrissey) and his family, who relocate to a secluded community called Meadowlands in an attempt to escape their dark past, but the serene suburban dream quickly unravels. Intrigued? You can watch the entire series now.
With all eight episodes available to watch now, here’s everything you need to know about Cape Wrath, including the plot, cast and how to watch it.
What is Cape Wrath about?
We’ve all dreamed of starting a new life in a new place, for a fresh start – and perhaps the Brogan family got more than they bargained for when they made that wish. The eight-part series, which first aired on Channel 4 in 2007, introduces us to the nuclear family, made up of Danny (David Morrissey), his wife, Evelyn (Lucy Cohu), and their teenagers, Zoe (Felicity Jones) and Mark (Harry Treadaway). The series kicks off with them relocating to the epitome of picket-fence suburbia, a secluded community called Meadowlands. But there’s a twist – they’re actually in a witness protection scheme, on the run from a dark past.
It quickly becomes apparent that the utopian suburb is not as dreamlike as it seems. Their neighbours, including the handsome handyman Jack Donnelly (Tom Hardy), are harbouring dark secrets of their own.
A revenge murder rocks the town, followed by a frenzied cover-up and investigation. And if that wasn’t enough drama, there are multiple messy affairs and blackmail among the so-called harmonious community.
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Who’s in the cast of Cape Wrath?
The cast for Cape Wrath includes:
- David Morrissey (Sherwood, Thorne) as Danny Brogan
- Lucy Cohu (Ripper Street) as Evelyn Brogan
- Ralph Brown (Tower Block) as Bernard Wintersgill
- Tristan Gemmill (The Case) as David York
- Melanie Hill (Coronation Street) as Brenda Ogilvie
- Nina Sosanya (Last Tango In Halifax) as Samantha Campbell
- Felicity Jones (The Theory Of Everything) as Zoe Brogan
- Harry Treadaway (Mr. Mercedes) as Mark Brogan
- Don Gilet (Death In Paradise) as Freddie Marcuse
- Scot Williams (The Crew) as Tom Tyrell
- Ella Smith (Ray & Liz) as Jezebel Ogilvie
- Sian Brooke (Blue Lights) as Lori Marcuse
- Emma Davies (The Hustle) as Abigail York
- Tom Hardy (Peaky Blinders, Taboo) as Jack Donnelly
- Sean Harris (The Stranger) as Gordon Ormond
Is Cape Wrath any good?
Yes – if you love a twisty thriller, with strong dystopian undertones, you’re going to want to tune in to Cape Wrath. Not only do we get to see so many of our favourite actors before they were extremely famous (Tom Hardy, David Morrissey and Felicity Jones – to name just a few), the witness protection storyline is a unique twist for the crime genre. But, be warned, it’s not a relaxing watch and the spine-chilling surprises will leave you on the edge of your seat!
How can I watch Cape Wrath?
You can watch Cape Wrath now on Channel 5.
What other thrillers can I watch now?
If you’re in the mood for a race-against-the-clock thriller, we’d suggest Hidden Assets, an explosive detective drama that takes us on a gripping cat-and-mouse chase around Europe, involving international terrorist attacks and conspiracies. Hidden Assets is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer. For another pacy chase, we’d point you towards the crime series Prey, where DC Farrow (John Simm) is framed for murdering his ex-wife and child. He dramatically flees from custody and embarks on a nail-biting race to prove his innocence, while working out who in his former squad has betrayed him. You can watch Prey now on ITV.
