David Tennant to star in Broadchurch for ITV1

Former Dr Who star David Tennant is to star in new ITV drama Broadchurch.
Tennant will star alongside Arthur Darvill in the eight part drama series penned by Chris Chibnall, whose previous work includes United, Torchwood, Law & Order: UK and Doctor Who.
David takes on the role of police detective DI Alec Hardy who arrives in a small village following the death of a young boy.

“Broadchurch focuses on a small British community which finds itself at the eye of a storm. In the wake of one boy’s death, the residents of Broadchurch come under scrutiny and suspicion, it’s a story of scale and intimacy, as the lives of the characters are laid bare.” – Chris Chibnall

Filming is due to begin from August around Dorset and Bristol. “It’s not a ‘whodunit’ or a traditional police drama,” says Laura Mackie, who commissioned the show for ITV1 alongside Sally Haynes. Broadchurch will be produced by Kudos Film and Television.