Grace returns in 2023 for its long-awaited season 3 and episode 1 sees a whole host of guest stars join the cast alongside John Simm.
ITV has perfected the detective drama format over the years with series such as Endeavour, Vera and Midsomer Murders becoming stalwarts of the genre.
By comparison, Grace, now returning for season 3, is a relatively new kid on the block with fans still getting accustomed to its main cast of characters, never mind the guest stars who appear in episode 1 of the new series.
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Grace season 3 episode 1 release date and plot preview
Episode 1 of Grace season 3 airs on ITV at 8pm on Sunday, March 19, 2023.
Titled Dead Like You, the episode centres on ACC Alison Vosper’s leaving do at the Royal Edward hotel.
Matters take a dark turn when a chilling event forces Grace and Branson into an impossible position as they must investigate every guest, including several high-ranking attendees from East Sussex police.
However, the case becomes even more complicated as Grace recognises the pattern of the crime and begins to question whether a sinister offender from his past has resurfaced or if a callous copycat has emerged.
Grace season 3 episode 1 cast
Like any good detective drama, Grace centres on a main cast of characters while episode 1 of season 3 also introduces fans to a host of guest stars.
Main and recurring cast
- John Simm as Det Supt Roy Grace
- Richie Campbell as DS Glenn Branson
- Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy
- Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl
- Craig Parkinson as DS Norman Potting
- Rakie Ayola as ACC Vosper
- Alex Cobb as Kevin Spinella
- Zoe Tapper as Cleo Morey
- Clare Calbraith as Sandy
- Henry Miller as Dr Theobold
- Rebecca Scroggs as Ari Branson
Guest stars
- Sam Hoare as Cassian Pewe
- Rob Jarvis as DI Sid Barrow
- Claudia Jolly as Pippa Starling
- Ben Wiggins as Oliver Starling
- Joanna Brooks as Maggie
- Heather Ann Foster as Rachel Ryan
- Thomas Coombes as Johnny Kerridge
- Boni Adeliyi as Mimi Taylor
- Luke Norris as Rollo Mercer
- Max Krupski as Miles Hawthorn
- Jay Oliver Yip as Freddie Punt
- Andy Apollo as Caspar Barclay
- Charlotte Workman as SOIT Officer
- Jack Pierce as DCI Jack Skerritt
- Jo Herbert as Anna
- Charlotte Christof as Roxy Harris
- Ernest Gromov as Det Marcel Kullen
- Kiera Lester as Sasha
- Nicholas Tizzard as Dominic Pope
- Molly Harris as Jesse
- Tyler-Jo Richardson as Ryan
- Rai Endah as Bo
- Darcy Collins as Girl
- Elliot Cable as Barman
- Robert Hands as Pete Winnicks
- Darragh Hand as Leo
- Lizzie Back as Daisy
- Sibylla Meienberg as Margarete
Guest star spotlight
Sam Hoare as Cassian Pewe
We begin our cast rundown for episode 1 with Sam Hoare who takes on the role of Cassian Pewe.
With an impressive 50 acting credits to his name, fans will likely know the 41-year-old from roles in the likes of Miss Scarlett & The Duke, The Capture, Showtrial, McMafia, Outlander, Grantchester, Endeavour and Dickensian among others.
Rob Jarvis as DI Sid Barrow
With more than 80 roles under his belt, Wirral-born actor Rob Jarvis boasts even more experience.
He most recently appeared in the Netflix film The Strays, while he’s also starred in The Suspect, Anne, Showtrial, Emmerdale, Sanditon, Collateral, Marcella, Southcliffe, Endeavour and Hustle.
Claudia Jolly as Pippa Starling
In contrast, Claudia Jolly is a relative newcomer to the acting industry.
She made her short film debut in 2012 and has since appeared in On Chesil Beach, Endeavour, This Is Going To Hurt and Pennyworth.
Ben Wiggins as Oliver Starling
Fans of the Netflix series You will recognise Ben Wiggins from its recent fourth series.
On top of that, the actor also has credits in The Sandman, A Discovery Of Witches, The Witcher, Pennyworth and the films Mary Queen Of Scots as well as Anna And The Apocalypse.
Joanna Brooks as Maggie
After making her debut back in 1985, Joanna Brooks has appeared in almost 70 roles, with appearances in Bergerac, Grange Hill, Jonathan Creek, Bad Girls, The Bill, In The Loop, Taking The Flak, Mr Selfridge, Man Down, The Strays and recent BBC series The Gold.
Thomas Coombes as Johnny Kerridge
Southend-born Thomas Coombes is an actor with just under 70 roles to his name, the most recent of which came in Luther: The Fallen Sun.
Other than that, fans may also know him from appearances in EastEnders, Boiling Point, Small Axe, Save Me, Knightfall, Endeavour, Silent Witness, Jekyll And Hide and BBC comedy Him And Her.
Luke Norris as Rollo Mercer
While his acting CV may boast almost 20 roles, TV dans will know Luke Norris best thanks to his stint at Dwight Enys in the BBC drama Poldark.
Andy Apollo as Caspar Barclay
Andy Apollo may not be a household name but the Reading-born actor has appeared in several big-name projects including 1917, Luther: The Fallen Sun, Pennyworth, Netflix’s Shadow And Bone, Outlander, 2017’s Murder On The Orient Express and Disney’s live-action remake of Cinderella.
Jack Pierce as DCI Jack Skerritt
After first appearing on our screens in 1998, Jack Pierce has appeared in 35 roles, with notable appearances in Footballers Wive$: Overtime, The Bill, Silent Witness, EastEnders and Four Lives.
Jo Herbert as Anna
Jo Herbert is no stranger to crime dramas as she’s previously appeared in Unforgotten and Inspector Lewis while she’s also earned credits in Call The Midwife, The Crown and the 2020 film Misbehaviour.
Nicholas Tizzard as Dominic Pope
And finally, we end with Nicholas Tizzard who has appeared in more than 20 roles in his career with notable credits coming in the likes of Grange Hill, Casualty, Mike Bassett: Manager, Doctors and Doc Martin.
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Grace season 3 episode 1 arrives on ITV at 8pm on Sunday, March 19, 2023.
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