Episode 1: Out-of-town DI Alec Hardy investigates the death of an 11-year-old boy in a seaside community, aided by local girl DS Ellie Miller,The child’s parent and other residents of Broadchurch try to cope with the media frenzy surrounding the case.
Cast: David Tennant (DI Alec Hardy), Olivia Colman (DS Ellie Miller), Jodie Whittaker (Beth Latimer), Andrew Buchan (Mark Latimer), Arthur Darvill (Reverend Paul Coates)
Original Airdate: 4 Mar 2013 on ITV
Series: Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 1