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DCI Banks

DCI Banks

20117.15 Seasons30 EpisodesEnded

Overview

A thrilling drama based on the novels by Peter Robinson. Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe star as the tenacious and stubborn Chief Inspector Alan Banks and the feisty and headstrong Detective Sergeant Annie Cabbot.

Created by Andy Harries
Written by Peter Robinson
Produced by Anne-Louise Russell
NetworksITV1

Top Cast

Stephen Tompkinson

Stephen Tompkinson

Alan Banks

Andrea Lowe

Andrea Lowe

Annie Cabbot

Caroline Catz

Caroline Catz

Helen Morton

Jack Deam

Jack Deam

Ken Blackstone

Samuel Anderson

Samuel Anderson

Vince Grady

Themes & Keywords

detectivebased on novel or bookpolicepolice detectivemurder investigationpolice procedural

About DCI Banks

DCI Banks is a crime, drama series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of detective, based on novel or book, police, police detective, murder investigation, police procedural. Created by Andy Harries, it stars Stephen Tompkinson, Andrea Lowe, Caroline Catz. A thrilling drama based on the novels by Peter Robinson. Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe star as the tenacious and stubborn Chief Inspector Alan Banks and the feisty and headstrong Detective Sergeant Annie Cabbot.

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