Broadchurch
Episode 5
Season 3, Episode 5 · Aired 2017-03-27
Synopsis
A new witness tells Hardy and Ellie their story. This information turns Ellie and Hardy's understanding of Trish's case upside down. Katie discovers a crucial new link between the case and a key suspect. Ellie and Hardy investigate the suspect's alibi more closely and find worrying inconsistencies. Beth tells her supervisor about Trish's case. Their discussion leads them to come forward to Ellie and Hardy with new revelations. Lucas reveals what he saw on the night of the party. Jim reacts violently, telling him to keep his mouth shut. A call from the owner at Axehampton forces Ellie and Hardy to hurry back to the grounds of the house once more.
In the series
This episode is part of Broadchurch (2013–2017) on ITV.
Small-town murder grief — Colman and Tennant against a coastline of secrets.
Key cast
- David Tennant as Alec Hardy
- Olivia Colman as Ellie Miller
- Jodie Whittaker as Beth Latimer
- Andrew Buchan as Mark Latimer
- Arthur Darvill as Rev. Paul Coates