Code of Silence cast, episode count and how to watch new ITV crime drama

ITV's brand new crime drama, featuring actress and Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis in the lead role, is due to hit screens in just a few days.

Penned by Catherine Moulton, the brains behind Hijack and Baptiste, this six-part series narrates the tale of Alison Brooks, a 29 year old deaf woman employed in the canteen at Kent and Canterbury police station.

Her lip-reading abilities are what get her summoned as an emergency lip reader for a "high-stakes police investigation".

The show's synopsis further reveals: "Recruited by DI James Marsh and DS Ashleigh Francis, Alison proves invaluable as she assists in surveilling a gang planning a major heist, while she also has to navigate her mother's financial struggles, a broken relationship, and the ableist attitudes she encounters at work."

Previously discussing her role in the series, Rose, who has been deaf since birth and uses British Sign Language, expressed her excitement about working on the show.

Speaking to RadioTimes, she added: "When I first read Catherine Moulton's script it was obvious that her first-hand experiences and understanding has enabled her to write a truly authentic character and I knew I had to be a part of this project."

Ahead of the much-anticipated debut of the show, here's everything you need to know about the gripping new series Code of Silence.

When is Code of Silence set to air?

The inaugural episode of Code of Silence is slated to premiere at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player on Sunday, May 18. The show is the first instalment in a six-part series.

ITV has confirmed that the programme features "a diverse cast and crew from the deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse communities".

Who are the stars of Code of Silence?

Code of Silence is headlined by deaf actor, TV host and Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis. She is accompanied by Netflix's You star Charlotte Ritchie and Black Doves star Andrew Buchan.

The cast for ITV's fresh drama Code of Silence includes:

Rose Ayling-Ellis - Alison Woods.

Kieron Moore - Liam Bayne.

Charlotte Ritchie - DS Ashleigh Francis.

Andrew Buchan - DI James Marsh.

Nathan Armarkwei Laryea - DC Ben Lawford.

Joe Absolom - Braden Moore.

Beth Goddard - Helen Redman.

Andrew Scarborough - Joseph Holhurst.

Fifi Garfield - Julie Woods.

How can you watch Code of Silence?

Code of Silence can be viewed on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, with the first episode scheduled to air at 9pm on Sunday, May 18.

Code of Silence will debut on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday 18th May 2025.