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Amber Sunner

Channel 4's Help: Stephen Graham's biggest TV roles as he stars in new drama

Stephen Graham is set to star in an emotive TV show.

Help, which airs on Thursday, September 16, focuses on the events that unfold in a care home as Covid arrives in 2020.

The drama follows Sarah, a young nurse (played by Killing Eve's Jodie Comer) and Tony (played by Graham), who needs caring for as he has early-onset Alzheimer's.

It is a tribute to key workers who kept caring for the elderly and sick throughout the pandemic.

Read more: When is Help on Channel 4 and who is in the cast?

Graham has secured top roles in multiple TV dramas. Here's a look back at his biggest television roles.

Boardwalk Empire

Graham, from Kirkby in Merseyside, made his international debut playing Al Capone in epic gangster drama Boardwalk Empire. World-renowned director Martin Scorsese directed the series. The show ran for five seasons and received a whopping 57 Emmy nominations and won a Golden Globe award.

Line of Duty

The 48-year-old also starred in the gripping drama Line of Duty. Graham appeared in series five of the show as DS John Corbett, a potential "bent" copper, keeping viewers on edge every week.

Time

Graham also appeared in the three-part TV drama Time. He played a police officer called Eric, one with 22 years of experience. But when one of the most dangerous inmates identifies his weakness, Eric faces an impossible choice between his principles and his love for his family.

Little Boy Blue

The actor again played someone in law enforcement. He acted in Little Boy Blue as Detective Superintendent Dave Kelly, investigating the murder of 11-year old boy Rhys Jones. The drama was based on a true story and won Graham a Royal Television Society award.

Save Me

Womaniser Nelson "Nelly" Rowe's (Lennie James) life is turned upside down when his estranged daughter, Jody, goes missing, and he is initially suspected of being involved. Stephen Graham plays Fabio "Melon" Melonzola, Nelly's best friend. The story uncovers the hardships Nelly endures while looking for his daughter.

When is Help on the TV?

Help is on Channel 4 at 9pm on Thursday, September 16.

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