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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bolton actor on his new role in gripping new drama which airs TONIGHT
A gripping six-part crime drama starring Bolton actor Andrew Buchan airs today. Andrew, a former Rivington and Blackrod High School pupil said his part in ITV's Code of Silence is 'unlike anything' he had been part of before. He starts alongside former Eastenders' actress Rose Ayling- Ellis who plays Alison Brooks, a smart and determined deaf woman. (Image: Samuel Dore) Andrew takes the part of DI James Marsh, who enlists her for a covert operation after finding out about her exceptional lip-reading skills. READ MORE: Andrew Buchan on his role in new gripping drama ITV Code of Silence: Full cast list and when it's on TV Black Doves starring Andrew Buchan tops Netflix chart Alison is tasked with surveilling a dangerous gang as they plot a high-stakes heist, thrusting her into a world of crime, deception, and risk like never before. (Image: Samuel Dore/ITV) As her interpretations of their covert conversations become central to the investigation. Her role quickly becomes crucial to solving the case—but everything grows more complicated when she finds herself drawn to one of the suspects, Liam Barlow, played by Kieron Moore. Andrew said: 'It was a project unlike anything I'd been part of. I love scripts that dare to try something different and I was intrigued by what it was and what it could become. "There was a sense from both directors that they wanted to play a lot of this from Alison's perspective, which to me felt very original.' He added: 'There were a lot of people from the deaf community working on the project, and I'd say that we as a cast and crew started learning new things from the first minute. From BSL to lip-reading. "It was a whole world we were stepping into that most of us knew nothing about. For me, the whole experience was eye-opening, inspiring and one of the most wonderÿul jobs I've ever done.' Andrew, who grew up in Lostock, described his character as a 'strong-will, experienced DI Knackered, overstretched, stubborn and driven a bit of a closed book.' He said: 'He's direct, straight talking quite rude at times. He's stubborn to the point of risking Alison's safety and DS Francis (Charlotte Ritchie) rightly battles against that. "There are definitely moments where he likes to put Francis in her place and make her aware of her rank but, on the surface, they're perfectly amicable and professional." It's the first time the Broadchurch actor has played a police officer. He said: 'I loved it. That element to policing that is corralling the team and driving the investigation forward really appealed to me. It was a great part and I was surrounded by a wonderful cast.' 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.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- BBC News
Four arrested on suspicion of arson over Rivington moorland wildfire
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a large wildfire in Rivington. Moorland was ablaze near Sheep House Lane and Rivington Road at about 20:45 BST on Tuesday and fire crews put it out, Lancashire Police force has launched a joint investigation into how the blaze started with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.A man, 19, a woman,18, and a 17-year-old girl have been held on suspicion of criminal damage (arson not endangering life) and have since been bailed. A 19-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of the same offence and remains in custody. Anyone with information about the fire is urged to contact police, who are also appealing for dashcam footage from the area. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
