Lead cast revealed for Dalziel and Pascoe reboot
The roles were previously played by Warren Clarke and Colin Buchanan
Earlier this year, it was announced that popular 90s/00s detective series Dalziel and Pascoe would be getting a reboot, and now the leads have been announced for the reimagination.
Kerry Godliman (Trigger Point) and Nina Singh (Art Detectives) will front the new show as they take on the iconic roles previously played by Warren Clarke (Dalziel) and Colin Buchanan (Pascoe).
Kerry will play Detective Inspector Andrea Dalziel, a seasoned detective who has been paired with newly qualified Detective Sergeant Paige Pascoe, who is keen to play everything by the book.
The series is a new reimagining of the books written by Reginald Hill, and has been co-created for television by Colette Kane (Department Q, Vera) and Daisy Martey (Vikings: Valhalla). It will be directed by Isher Sahota (Run Away, Missing You), and produced by Juliet Charlesworth (After The Flood, Happy Valley).
Speaking about the announcement, Kerry Godliman said: "I'm so chuffed to be playing the assertively charming Detective Inspector Andrea Dalziel. It's a juicy role as she's such an interesting personality - accomplished at her job, warm, but also direct to the point of being abrasive. Weary and warm hearted. Lots to get my teeth into! I'm looking forward to working with the team at West Road Pictures, ITV and BritBox as we reimagine Dalziel and Pascoe to a new audience."
Nina Singh added: "It’s an absolute honour to be playing Pascoe to Kerry Godliman’s Dalziel. I find Kerry hilarious, so I know at times I’ll struggle not to be laughing. Colette Kane and the writing team have incorporated humour so well into the scripts at the same time as keeping you constantly guessing what’ll happen next – in true Dalziel and Pascoe form."
Who will star in Dalziel and Pascoe?
So far only the lead roles have been announced as Kerry Godliman (Detective Inspector Andrea Dalziel) and Nina Singh (Detective Sergeant Paige Pascoe).
Where is it being filmed?
The new series of Dalziel and Pascoe will start filming in Spring 2026 in the North of England. The exact locations have not been revealed.
How many episodes?
There will be six episodes.
When will it be released?
The air date has not yet been announced.
How to watch it
When it has been released it will be available to watch on ITV/STV and be available for streaming on ITVX/STV Player.
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