Harry Wild Investigates cast, plot, release date: All about the Channel 5 crime drama

While this show is new to Channel 5 for 2023, Harry Wild Investigates previously launched worldwide on Acorn TV in spring 2022.

What is Harry Wild Investigates about?

Murder mystery thriller Harry Wild Investigates follows Harriet 'Harry' Wild, a recently retired university professor who discovers she has a knack for solving crimes.

The series of the drama follows Harry as she finds herself at a crossroads after she becomes a victim of a mugging and decides to recover at the home of her police detective son, Charlie.

But once under Charlie’s roof, Harry soon starts interfering in his latest murder investigation.

Who is in the cast of Harry Wild Investigates?

Jane Seymour

Legendary actress Jane Seymour takes on the lead role of Harry.

Her character is described by Channel 5 as a retired professor, who is also a bit of a "foul-mouthed, whiskey-loving drinker" .

Jane is best known for the 90s TV show, Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman, that had millions of fans around the world.

She was also one of the original Bond girls.

Speaking about playing Harry, Jane told Channel 5: "From the first moment I read the script, I fell in love with Harry Wild.

"I’ve loved stepping into the role of this very curious and passionate retired professor."

Rohan Nedd plays Fergus Reid

Harry’s sidekick Fergus Reid is played by Rohan Nedd.

The two characters didn’t meet on the best of terms, with Fergus mugging Harry.

But after seeing the potential in the teen, she takes him on as her apprentice in investigating.

Actor Rohan’s first role was in Doctor Who in 2017.

Since then he has starred in the Netflix series Safe

Kevin Ryan plays DI Charlie Wild

Harry’s son is played by Kevin Ryan.

Charlie is a senior detective, who doesn’t appreciate his mother meddling in his cases.

Actor Kevin is best known for starring in Raw, and BBC's Guilt.

He also appeared on the BBC America series Copper, playing Detective Francis Maguire.

Amy Huberman plays Orla

Actress Amy Huberman stars as Orla, Charlie’s wife.

Her character is described as being "slightly overbearing but means well".

Actress Amy is known for starring in Cold Feet, and playing the lead in Finding Joy.

Other stars who make up the cast are:

• Stuart Graham plays Ray Tiernan
• Paul Tylak plays Glenn Talbot
• Esosa Ighodaro plays Detective Liz Cullen
• Danielle Ryan plays Vicky Boyle
• Rose O’Neill plays Lola