Tonight, ITV is set to premiere the second series of its hit detective drama, boasting a stellar cast.

Touted as a "gripping crime thriller", the new series of Ridley welcomes back Adrian Dunbar from Line of Duty fame, reprising his role as the eponymous Alex Ridley.

He's joined by Call the Midwife's beloved Georgie Glen, who swaps her role as Miss Millicent Higgins for Dr Wendy Newstone.

Additionally, Bronagh Waugh of Death in Paradise fame will appear alongside Dunbar as DI Carol Farman.

The cast also includes George Bukhari, known for his role as Sammy Farr in Coronation Street , stepping into the shoes of DC Darren Lakhan, and Julie Graham from Midsomer Murders playing Annie Marling.

Ridley is acclaimed for its "twisty" narrative, centring on retired detective Alex Ridley who re

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