BODYGUARD 2.0
Three things about the BBC’s new hit show The Informer that you need to know
The Beeb’s follow up to The Bodyguard is another gripping thriller, which followers the work of a counter terrorism operation in London
TONIGHT The BBC’s follow up to The Bodyguard kicked off with an explosive first episode.
The Informer follows a counter-terrorism operation in London and explores a number of hard-hitting themes, including racial tensions in the capital.
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What’s it all about?
The Informer follows second-generation Pakistani East Londoner Raza, who is coerced by a Counter-Terrorism officer called Gabe to go undercover and inform for him.
The officer - who has a mysterious past - is joined by Holly, his new and ambitious partner who poses a threat to Gabe and the operation due to her curious nature.
As the central investigation heats up, the stakes get higher and higher, while the personal rapidly becomes political for all three characters.
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Who’s who in the cast?
Raza is being played by newcomer Nabhaan Rizwan, who has had a successful stage career.
Dead Men's Shoes star Considine plays Gabe and his partner Holly is being played by Bel Powley, star of The Diary Of A Teenage Girl.
Joining those three in the cast are Sunetra Sarker from Broadchurch, Sharon D Clarke from Holby City, Jessica Raine from Wolf Hall and Roger Jean Nsengiyumva from Sixteen.
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What have people said about it?
The Informer is billed as a British version of hit show Homeland.
Early reviews have raved about the six-part series and it’s expected to be a huge hit with Bodyguard fans who have a Richard Madden shaped hole in their life now its ended.
The Informer is directed by Johnny Campbell and produced by Sam Mendes – who worked on Bond films Skyfall and Spectre – and critics have said he’s brought a sprinkle of movie magic to the silver screen.
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