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The Witness (2026–2026)
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TV Mini-series | 50 min | Crime, Drama

The Witness (2026–2026)

TV-MA

TV Mini-series | 50 min | Crime, Drama

In 1992, Rachel Nickell was murdered on Wimbledon Common and her son, Alex, just three weeks from his third birthday, was the only witness. The drama is based on the memoir and experiences of Alex and his father, André Hanscombe.

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Director

Alex Winckler (director)

Writer

Rob Williams

Producer

Alison Sterling (producer)

Composer

Oliver Coates

Cinematographer

Michael Filocamo

Editor

Steven Worsley

Casting Director

Catherine Willis (casting director)

Production Designer

Noam Piper (production designer)

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Updated Jun 4, 2026

Release date (First episode)

2026 (United States)

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54 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Jordan Bolger André Hanscombe André Hanscombe See fewer	3	The Crow (2024)
Neil Maskell DI Keith Pedder DI Keith Pedder See fewer	3	Hijack (2023)
Max Fincham Alex Hanscombe (Teenager) Alex Hanscombe (Teenager) See fewer	3	Dark Money (2019)
Steve Stamp Robert Napper Robert Napper See fewer	2	People Just Do Nothing (2014)
Eleanor Williams Rachel Nickell Rachel Nickell See fewer	2	Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
Mark Stanley DS Ivan Agnew DS Ivan Agnew See fewer	2	Run (III) (2019)
Kevin Eldon DCI Mick Wickerson DCI Mick Wickerson See fewer	2	Hot Fuzz (2007)
Sean Gilder Commander Nicholas Campbell / DCS Nicholas Campbell Commander Nicholas Campbell / DCS Nicholas Campbell See fewer	2	King Arthur (2004)
Jon Pointing DC Nick Sparshatt / SC Nick Sparshatt (as Jonathan Pointing) DC Nick Sparshatt / SC Nick Sparshatt (as Jonathan Pointing) See fewer	2	Big Boys (2022)
James Dryden DC Paul Miller DC Paul Miller See fewer	2	Time Bandits (2024)
Sean AugustLewis Male Nurse / Broadmoor Nurse Male Nurse / Broadmoor Nurse See fewer	2	Georgian Underworld (2003)
Kerry Godliman Grandma June Grandma June See fewer	2	We Live in Time (2024)
Jamie Bisping Colin Stagg Colin Stagg See fewer	2	The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022)
Katharine Pearson Samantha Bisset Samantha Bisset See fewer	2	Bernard's Watch (2004)
James Bradshaw DI Tony Nash DI Tony Nash See fewer	1	Endeavour (2012)
Jahsaiah Williams Alex Hanscombe (Child) Alex Hanscombe (Child) See fewer	1	EastEnders (1985)
Paulina Piwko Anna Anna See fewer	1	4 estrellas (2023)
John Blackman Foreman Foreman See fewer	1	Not for Children (2015)
Lena Chan Carla Carla See fewer	1	Mata Mata (2013)
Shelley Williams Napper’s Solicitor Napper’s Solicitor See fewer	1	Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
Gary Pillai Dr. Shah Dr. Shah See fewer	1	Game of Thrones (2011)
Max Pulido Skater Skater See fewer	1	Clase Nocturna (2022)
Sean Carrington Doctor Doctor See fewer	1	Once Upon a Time in Suffolk
Nick Dutton Peter Collier Peter Collier See fewer	1	The Holy Flex (2022)
Ferran Ribera Skater Skater See fewer	1	With That Same Look (2017)
Uri Herrera Skater Skater See fewer	1	Esquetxes comèdia en català (2022)
Christina Balmer Clerk of Court Clerk of Court See fewer	1	EastEnders (1985)
Abel Castella Skater Skater See fewer	1	The Witness (2026)
Christos Lawton Napper's Barrister Napper's Barrister See fewer	1	The Terror (2018)
Roger Alborough Justice Griffiths Williams Justice Griffiths Williams See fewer	1	Velvet Goldmine (1998)
Rupert Procter Professor Don Grubin Professor Don Grubin See fewer	1	Notting Hill (1999)
Karen Bartholomew Dr. Natalie Psyzora Dr. Natalie Psyzora See fewer	1	Unicorns (2023)
Holly Hawgood Lizzie James Lizzie James See fewer	1	Deadbeat (V)
Paul Chahidi Professor Paul Britton Professor Paul Britton See fewer	1	The Death of Stalin (2017)
Lawrence McGrandles Jr. Senior Officer Senior Officer See fewer	1	EastEnders (1985)
Elizabeth Jane Gurnett Dr. Munro Dr. Munro See fewer	1	The Witness (2026)
Hunter Moore Jazmine Bisset Jazmine Bisset See fewer	1	The Witness (2026)
Ben Cartwright DS Micky Banks DS Micky Banks See fewer	1	Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Lilou des Bois French Teacher French Teacher See fewer	1	Syberia: The World Before (2022)
Jack Shalloo DI John Pearse DI John Pearse See fewer	1	Stay Close (2021)
Nick Sampson Mr. Justice Ognall Mr. Justice Ognall See fewer	1	The Brothers Grimsby (2016)
Reena Dusila Woman Woman See fewer	1	Black Bag (2025)
Colin R. Campbell William Clegg QC William Clegg QC See fewer	1	Coronation Street (1960)
Jordi Farrés Spanish Host Spanish Host See fewer	1	Corredora (2026)
Stephen Connery-Brown John Nutting QC John Nutting QC See fewer	1	Dear Enemy (2011)
Edward J. Bentley Matt Travers (as Edward Joe Bentley) Matt Travers (as Edward Joe Bentley) See fewer	1	Trinidad (2026)
Gloria Sirvent Spanish Headteacher Spanish Headteacher See fewer	1	Numbered Days (1994)
Oliver Devoti DS Alan Jackaman DS Alan Jackaman See fewer	1	Game of Thrones (2011)
Rees Jenkins Police Operative Police Operative See fewer	1	Grime Kids (2023)
Arnau Casanovas Spanish Police Officer Spanish Police Officer See fewer	1	The Laws of the Border (2021)
Wendy-Anne Daloz Journalist Journalist See fewer	1	Lost Women Spies (2024)
Sean Talo Crime scene forensic Crime scene forensic See fewer		Breendonk
Tom Ashley Philip Tandy Philip Tandy See fewer		The Devil's Hour (2022)
Jack Leonard Featured Office Worker Featured Office Worker See fewer		Serial Killers Anonymous (II)