Cheat
Series Overview
University lecturer Dr Leah Dale has always prided herself on her academic integrity so when final year student Rose, submits a suspiciously top-grade essay, Leah is quick to call her out. But there’s more going on than meets the eye as Rose takes the challenge as a personal affront, and what begins as a seemingly open and shut case of academic deception soon spirals out of control.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
45 min per episode
2019 – 2019
Premiered: Mon, Mar 11, 2019
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
As the police try to piece together the sequence of events, both women come under the spotlight, but have they got the right one? As the investigation spirals, Leah realises she must come face to face with Rose one last time, but it may be too late.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Katherine Kelly
Leah Dale
Molly Windsor
Rose Vaughan
Tom Goodman-Hill
Adam Dale
Lorraine Ashbourne
Angela Shadley
Peter Firth
Michael Shadley
Burn Gorman
Ben Jarvis
Jimmy Akingbola
DI Hammond
Justine Mitchell
DI Bould
Adrian Edmondson
William Vaughan
Parker Sawyers
Stephan
Lara Rossi
Amy
Neve McIntosh
Harriet
Aoife Hinds
Ellie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louise Hooper
Gaby Hull
Edmund Butt
Ed Rutherford
Adam Trotman, Joe Sawyer
Lydia Hampson, Christopher Aird, Harry Williams, Jack Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Lydia Hampson
Producer
Edmund Butt
Original Music Composer
Louise Hooper
Director
Gaby Hull
Writer
Ed Rutherford
Director of Photography
Claire Kenny
Production Design
Jo Slater
Costume Design
Adam Trotman
Editor
Joe Sawyer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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10: Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheat
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What is Cheat about?
University lecturer Dr Leah Dale has always prided herself on her academic integrity so when final year student Rose, submits a suspiciously top-grade essay, Leah is quick to call her out. But there’s more going on than meets the eye as Rose takes the challenge as a personal affront, and what begins as a seemingly open and shut case of academic deception soon spirals out of control.
How many seasons does Cheat have?
Cheat comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Cheat?
Key cast members in Cheat include Katherine Kelly, Molly Windsor, Tom Goodman-Hill, Lorraine Ashbourne, Peter Firth.
Who created or directed Cheat?
Cheat was developed and directed by Louise Hooper.