My Little Thought Tree 1m Show all Beth Latimer (Jodie Whittaker) : Danny's mother, whose performance was noted for being "drenched in unimaginable grief". Whittaker portrayed a wide range of emotions, from numb silence to "legendary" anger. Mark Latimer (Andrew Buchan) : Danny's father and a local plumber. His secrets and an affair with hotelier Becca Fisher initially lead the police to suspect him even as he grieves for his son. Chloe Latimer (Charlotte Beaumont) : Danny’s 15-year-old sister, who struggles with her brother's death while keeping her relationship with an older boy secret. Show more The Miller Family The investigation eventually strikes closest to home for DS Miller: Joe Miller (Matthew Gravelle) : Ellie’s husband and a stay-at-home father. He is ultimately revealed to be Danny's murderer after engaging in grooming behaviors with the boy. Tom Miller (Adam Wilson) : Ellie and Joe's son and Danny's alleged best friend. His "dark secrets" and reluctance to cooperate initially hinder the investigation. Show more Broadchurch Townspeople and Media The community is populated by characters who each harbor their own suspicions and secrets: Reverend Paul Coates (Arthur Darvill) : The young Anglican priest whose attempts to provide comfort are often met with awkwardness and suspicion. Susan Wright (Pauline Quirke) : An observant, isolated woman living in a caravan near the beach who harbors a deep dislike for the townspeople. Jack Marshall (David Bradley) : The newsagent owner whose mysterious past becomes a target for town suspicion, leading to a tragic outcome. Olly Stevens (Jonathan Bailey) : Ellie’s ambitious nephew and a local reporter for the
Mark Latimer’s best friend and a local plumber. Nige is loud, aggressive, and quick to anger—making him an obvious red herring. Joe Sims plays him with just enough vulnerability to keep you guessing. cast of broadchurch season 1
Appearing in flashbacks and as the body discovered on the beach, Danny is the 11-year-old boy whose death triggers the town's unraveling. The Miller Family My Little Thought Tree 1m Show all Beth
Several notable actors made guest appearances in Season 1, including: His secrets and an affair with hotelier Becca
The following actors played key roles in Season 1 of Broadchurch: