ITV's latest crime drama A Taste For Murder is here, providing a gripping plot, stellar line-up and sunny setting - just in time with the sun beginning to ebb away. The show was created by Matt Baker, directed by Jon Jones and produced by Megan Ott - but who are the cast who star in the drama, and what characters do they play?
The six-part TV series follows DCI Joe Mottram and his teenage daughter Angelica, who go on holiday to Capri, Italy, with his in-laws, following the sudden death of his wife and Angelia's mum. Despite their desire for a much-needed break from reality, DCI Mottram ends up dragged into a murder investigation.
And if that wasn't enough to have you hooked already, just wait until you see the cast line-up - with some familiar faces from hits Line of Duty and Luther set to appear on your screen too.
The full cast of A Taste for Murder
- Warren Brown as DCI Joe Mottram
- Beau Gadsdon as Angelica
- Phyllis Logan as Elena Da Vinale
- Urbano Barberini as Gennaro Da Vinale
- Alessandro Fella as Luca
- Cristiana Dell'Anna as Lara Sarrancino
- Marouane Zotti as Gianni Gallo
- Gaia Scodellaro as Daria
- Alessandro Bedetti as Daniele
A Taste for Murder characters they play
Warren Brown as DCI Joe Mottram
Who is Joe Mottram? Joe Mottram is a detective chief inspector, dad to Angelica and recent widower, who finds himself pulled into a murder investigation while on holiday with his in-laws in Italy.
What else has Warren Brown been in? You'll recognise 48-year-old Warren Brown from nail-biters such as The Responder, Luther and Trigger Point. He has also been in Hollyoaks, Shameless and British-American action television series Strike Back,
Beau Gadsdon as Angelica
Who is Angelica? Angelica is Joe Mottram's daughter, who is grieving her mother when they head on holiday with her grandparents.
What else has Beau Gadsdon been in? Beau Gadsdon, who is 17, is best known for playing Jyn Erso in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and young Margaret in The Crown. You may also recognise her from The Critic or The Railway Children Return too.
Phyllis Logan as Elena Da Vinale
Who is Elena Da Vinale? Mother to Mottram's late wife, her character description describes her as "witty, fiercely loyal, loving". She also manages a restaurant.
What else has Phyllis Logan been in? You can't not know Phyllis Logan from Downton Abbey as the iconic Mrs Hughes. You can also spot her in The Bombing of PanAm 103, Miss Austen and The Puzzle Lady. She is 70 years old and won the BAFTA for Most Promising Newcomer for the 1983 film Another Time, Another Place.
Urbano Barberini as Gennaro Da Vinale
Who is Gennaro Da Vinale? Father to Mottram's late wife, husband to Elena. The chef of the family restaurant, a legend among the locals. What a character description!
What else has Urbano Barberini been in? 64-year-old Barberini is best known for playing Tomelli in Casino Royale, alongside Tarl Cabot in Gor and George in Demons.
Alessandro Fella as Luca Da Vinale
Who is Luca Da Vinale? Luca is Gennaro's nephew.
What else has Alessandro Fella been in? You might know Alessandro Fella from Barbarians or for playing Renato Vallanzasca in Portobello.
Cristiana Dell'Anna as Lara Sarrancino
Who is Lara Sarrancino? Lara is a Naples police detective inspector, who is involved in the murder investigation.
What else has Cristiana Dell'Anna been in? Cristiana Dell'Anna is best known for starring in Cabrini, Toscana and The King of Laughter.
Gaia Scodellaro as Daria
Who is Daria? Daria is a kitchen worker and divorcee.
What else has Gaia Scodellaro been in? Gaia Scodellaro is best known for starring in The Equaliser 3 alongside That Dirty Black Bag.
Alessandro Bedetti as Daniele
Who is Daniele? A young man and love interest to a certain other character - no spoilers here.
What else has Alessandro Bedetti been in? You may've spotted Alessandro Bedetti in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy or The History of Sound.
Marouane Zotti as Gianni Gallo
Who is Gianni Gallo? Deputy Inspector with the Naples police.
What else has Maruoane Zotti been in? Maruoane Zotti was in Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You. You also may recognise him from Survival of the Thickest.
A Taste for Murder premieres on ITV1 on Wednesday, 29th April at 9pm. And it'll be available to watch on ITVX.
