DI Len Harper
When the remains of Melissa Young are discovered just a week before Len retires from the police force he finds it difficult to let go of the case.
A lifer in the Force, Len comes from a family of coppers 鈥� doggedly working his way up from uniform to Detective Inspector the old fashioned way. Having lost his wife only the year before Len finds his life turned upside down when he faces the emptiness he fears retirement will bring. Feeling alone and unwanted, Len refuses to allow Melissa to disappear without a trace, instead determining to uncover the secrets hidden behind the doors of 8 Coulthard Street.
David Threlfall
David has had an illustrious career in TV, Film and Theatre. This is David鈥檚 first TV role since creating the hugely popular character of Frank in Channel 4鈥檚 Shameless which ran for 11 series. From Shakespeare to , Hot Fuzz to Elizabeth I: The Golden Age David has shared stage and screen with actors such as Cate Blanchett and Laurence Olivier.
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David Threlfall discusses his character Len Harper
David explains why Len Harper has empathy with Melissa Young.
