Ridley cast: Adrian Dunbar, Bronagh Waugh and the police team
The main Ridley cast pairs Adrian Dunbar as retired detective Alex Ridley with Bronagh Waugh as DI Carol Farman. The British crime drama brings Ridley back to investigations as a consultant while following his grief, friendships and involvement with a jazz club.
Adrian Dunbar as Alex Ridley
Ridley’s experience makes him valuable to an active police team, but he is no longer simply its commanding officer. His losses shape his response to cases and his need to recover a purpose. Dunbar’s musical performances belong to the character’s life outside police work and help distinguish this series from a procedural centered only on evidence.
Bronagh Waugh as DI Carol Farman
Carol is Ridley’s former protégé and now a leader in her own right. She invites his help while carrying responsibility for the investigation and balancing a family life. Their partnership works through mutual knowledge and occasional differences, rather than treating her only as someone who asks the veteran for answers.
Other recurring faces and guest performers
George Bukhari plays DC Darren Lakhan, Terence Maynard plays DCI Paul Goodwin, Georgie Glen plays Dr. Wendy Newstone and Julie Graham plays Annie Marling. Individual cases introduce additional suspects, relatives and victims. For a guest actor, use the episode title and season rather than assuming every credited performer appears throughout the run. PBS’s cast guide is a useful source for matching the main names and roles.
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