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Who’s in the Requiem cast? Lydia Wilson, Joel Fry, Tara Fitzgerald, Joanna Scanlan, Richard Harrington, Claire Rushbrook and Brendan Coyle star

REQUIEM, a major six-part psychological thriller series, has landed on the BBC.

But, who is in the cast? Let's take a look at who is starring in the much-talked about show.

 Requiem is coming to the BBC and Netflix
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Requiem is coming to the BBC and NetflixCredit: BBC

Who's in the Requiem cast?

Requiem has an impressive line-up of talent.

The cast includes Lydia Wilson, Joel Fry, Tara Fitzgerald, Joanna Scanlan, Claire Rushbrook, Richard Harrington and Brendan Coyle.

Let's get to know them better...

Lydia Wilson

Lydia Wilson, 34, was born in 1984 and is an English actress.
Since graduating in 2009 from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), she has performed in numerous television and theatre productions.

Her biggest roles include Misfits, Ripper Street.

In Requiem, Lydia takes on the role of Matilda Gray.

Joel Fry

Joel Fry, 33, was born in 1984 and is an English actor.

Since graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he has appeared in sitcoms such as White Van Man, Trollied and Plebs. He portrayed Hizdahr zo Loraq in the TV series Game of Thrones, and Karl Marx in the sitcom W1A.

In Requiem, Joel takes on the role of Hal Fine.

 Requiem tells the story of a rising cello star called Matilda whose life is turned upside down 23 years after a toddler goes missing in a small Welsh town in 1994
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Requiem tells the story of a rising cello star called Matilda whose life is turned upside down 23 years after a toddler goes missing in a small Welsh town in 1994Credit: WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digital Picture

Tara Fitzgerald

Tara Fitzgerald, 50, was born on 18 September 1967 and is an English actress.

She has appeared in TV shows such as Like Father Like Son, Jane Eyre, Game of Thrones, The Musketeers and Death in Paradise.

In Requiem, Tara takes on the role of Sylvia Walsh.

Joanna Scanlan

Joanna, 56, was born on 27 October 1961 and is an English actress and screenwriter.

She is known for her roles in TV shows The Thick of It, Getting On, Puppy Love, and No Offence.

In Requiem, Joanna takes on the role of Janice Gray.

Claire Rushbrook

Claire Rushbrook, 47, was born in 1971 and is an English film, television and stage actress.

She has starred in TV shows including Casualty, Doctor Who, Ashes to Ashes, New Tricks and Black Mirror.

In Requiem, Claire takes on the role of Rose Morgan.

Richard Harrington

Richard Harrington, 42, was born on 12 March 1975 and is a Welsh actor.

He has had roles in Coronation Street, Spooks, Casualty, Holby City, Hustle, Dalziel and Pascoe, Silent Witness.

In Requiem, Richard takes on the role of Aron Morgan.

Brendan Coyle

Brendan Coyle, 55, was born on 2 December 1962 and is an award-winning English actor.

He's best known for playing valet Mr Bates in Downton Abbey. He's also played Nicholas Higgins in the miniseries North & South and Robert Timmins in the first three series of Lark Rise to Candleford

In Requiem, Brendan takes on the role of Stephen Kendrick.

What is Requiem about?

Requiem tells the story of a rising cello star called Matilda whose life is turned upside down 23 years after a toddler goes missing in a small Welsh town in 1994.

The suicide of Matilda's mother calls into question her entire existence as she links her to the little girl's disappearance all those years ago after looking through her possessions.

She travels from London to Wales, determined to find out what happened, and in the process unravels her own identity.

There, mystery after mystery confronts Matilda and her loyal best friend Hal, while stranger Nick may not be all that he seems.

First look at new BBC drama Requiem

 

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