The Long Call
“Thou shalt not kill.”
Series Overview
Detective Matthew Venn returns to the small North Devon community he grew up in with his husband and begins investigating a murder whilst coming to terms with his own traumatic past, having been excommunicated by his family and the church community they lived in.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
46 min per episode
2021 – 2021
Premiered: Mon, Oct 25, 2021
Kelly JonesLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Despite key breakthroughs, the team are frustrated until an important piece of evidence sets Matthew on the path to finding the murderer. Matthew finds clarity on the true events surrounding the murder at Crow Point and has a chance to solve the case with the killer in his sights, but he must be careful knowing someone else is in danger.
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The Long Call | BritBox Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-14
Cast & Creators
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Ben Aldridge
DI Matthew Venn
Pearl Mackie
DS Jen Rafferty
Juliet Stevenson
Dorothy Venn
Martin Shaw
Dennis Stephenson
Anita Dobson
Grace Stephenson
Dylan Edwards
DC Ross Pritchard
Iona Anderson
Rosa Shapland
Grant Crookes
Grant Crookes
Siobhán Cullen
Caroline Reasley
Aoife Hinds
Gaby Chadwell
Luke Ireland
Simon Walden
Steve Walsh
Steve Brethern
John-Paul Macleod
Alfie James
Declan Bennett
Jonathan Roberts
Neil Morrissey
Christopher Reasley
Amit Shah
Ed Raveley
Sarah Gordy
Lucy Craddle
Alan Williams
Maurice Craddle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Haven Jones
Ann Cleeves, Kelly Jones
Samuel Sim
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Haven Jones
Director
Kelly Jones
Writer
Samuel Sim
Original Music Composer
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M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is The Long Call about?
Detective Matthew Venn returns to the small North Devon community he grew up in with his husband and begins investigating a murder whilst coming to terms with his own traumatic past, having been excommunicated by his family and the church community they lived in.
How many seasons does The Long Call have?
The Long Call comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Long Call?
Key cast members in The Long Call include Ben Aldridge, Pearl Mackie, Juliet Stevenson, Martin Shaw, Anita Dobson.
Who created or directed The Long Call?
The Long Call was developed and directed by Lee Haven Jones.