The Catch is the brand new psychological thriller from Channel 5. Based on T.M. Logan's novel of the same name, the drama starts at 9pm on Wednesday, January 25.
Channel 5 viewers can tune in every Wednesday night for the next four weeks to watch the drama unfold as Jason Watkins, Aneurin Barnard, Poppy Gilbert and Cathy Belton lead the star-studded cast list.
Jason, who viewers will recognise from The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies, The Crown, Des and W1A, takes on the role of Ed Collier, a proud husband, father and local fisherman determined to do whatever it takes to keep his family together. Meanwhile, Welsh actor Aneurin Barnard, whose had roles in Peaky Blinders, Time, The Goldfinch and Dunkirk, plays rich, handsome younger man Ryan Wilson who enters the life of Ed's daughter Abbie Collier and threatens to take her away from him.
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Abbie is played by Poppy Gilbert, who's had roles in Chloe, Stay Close, Leonardo, and Perfect Addiction. Meanwhile, Cathy Belton plays Ed's wife Claire Collier, who viewers will recognise from Red Rock, Hidden Assets and Miss Scarlet and the Duke.
Claire said of her role and the cast: "To play Claire. The challenge to play such a complex passionate woman was exciting and nourishing. When I read the script I found it had that rare combination of being a gripping thriller and a great psychological family drama.
"The emotional life of each character is very well drawn. I was all in. Also I was really interested in the journey of a family ploughing through grief, especially for Ed and Claire. I found the question and the journey of how you survive and negotiate this pain very challenging and exciting to play.
"To be a part of this cast was a no brainer. It has been wonderful to play opposite such great actors as Jason, Poppy, Aneurin, and Brenda." But who else stars in The Catch? You can find the full cast list below.
The Catch full cast list
Ed Collier – Jason Watkins
Claire Collier – Cathy Belton
Ryan Wilson – Aneurin Barnard
Abbie Collier – Poppy Gilbert
Phyllis Doyle – Brenda Fricker
Bob Chapman – Ian Pirie
Katz – Jade Jordan
George – Morgan Palmeria
D I Nott – Tracy Wiles
Craig – Cameron Jack
Pauline – Menyee Lai
Wayne Pendrick – Paul Sparkes
Josh – Jacob Hickey
Baxter – Karl Hogan
The Catch starts on Channel 5 at 9pm on Wednesday, January 25. For more showbiz and television stories sign up to our newsletter here.
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