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Code of Silence start date, cast, episode count and how to watch as it lands on ITV

Code of Silence start date, cast, episode count and how to watch as it lands on ITV Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has taken on the lead role in ITV's new crime drama. ITV's new crime drama Code of Silence is set to air in just a few days (Image: MAMMOTH SCREEN/ITV ) ITV's brand new crime drama starring actress and Strictly Come Dancing champion, Rose Ayling-Ellis, as the lead is set to air in just a few days. From Catherine Moulton, the writer behind Hijack and Baptiste, the six-part series tells the story of Alison Brooks, a 29-year-old deaf woman who works in the canteen of Kent and Canterbury police station. ‌ It is her lip-reading skills that see her called in as an emergency lip reader for a "high-stakes police investigation". ‌ A synopsis for the show continues: "Recruited by DI James Marsh and DS Ashleigh Francis, Alison proves invaluable as she assists in surveilling a gang planning a major heist, while she also has to navigate her mother's financial struggles, a broken relationship, and the ableist attitudes she encounters at work." Code of Silence follows the complex criminal investigation by Canterbury police (Image: ITV ) Speaking previously about starring in the series, Rose who has been deaf since birth and is a British Sign Language user, said she was "thrilled" to work on the show. Article continues below Speaking to RadioTimes, she added: "When I first read Catherine Moulton's script it was obvious that her first-hand experiences and understanding has enabled her to write a truly authentic character and I knew I had to be a part of this project." Ahead of the show's much anticipated debut, here's everything you need to know about the gripping show Code of Silence. When does Code of Silence air? ITV has assured that the show boasts "a diverse cast and crew from the deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse communities" (Image: MAMMOTH SCREEN/ITV ) ‌ The first episode of Code of Silence will premiere at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player on Sunday, May 18. It is the first of what is a six-part series. ITV has assured that the show boasts "a diverse cast and crew from the deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse communities". Who is in the cast of Code of Silence? Code of Silence is led by deaf actor, TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis. The actress is also joined by Netflix You star Charlotte Ritchie and Black Doves star Andrew Buchan. ‌ The cast list for ITV's new drama Code of Silence is: Rose Ayling-Ellis - Alison Woods Kieron Moore - Liam Bayne Charlotte Ritchie - DS Ashleigh Francis Andrew Buchan - DI James Marsh Nathan Armarkwei Laryea - DC Ben Lawford Joe Absolom - Braden Moore Beth Goddard - Helen Redman Andrew Scarborough - Joseph Holhurst Fifi Garfield - Julie Woods Rose Ayling-Ellis stars as Alison Brooks in the new ITV drama Code of Silence (Image: MAMMOTH SCREEN/ITV ) Article continues below How to watch Code of Silence You can watch Code of Silence on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, with the first episode set to air at 9pm on Sunday, May 18. Code of Silence is coming to ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday 18th May 2025.