ITV's latest crime drama is here, providing a gripping plot, stellar line-up and sunny setting - just in time with the sun beginning to ebb away.

A Taste for Murder was created by Matt Baker, directed by Jon Jones and produced by Megan Ott.

The six-part TV series follows DCI Joe Mottram and his teenage daughter Angelica as they go on holiday to his in-laws following the sudden death of Mottram's wife, Angelica's mum. Despite trying their best to take a much-needed break, 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

Meet the cast of A Taste for Murder

Warren Brown as DCI Joe Mottram

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Who is Joe Mottram? Joe Mottram is a detective chief inspector, dad to Angelica and recent widower.

What else has Warren Brown been in? You'll recognise Warren Brown from nail-biters such as The Responder, Luther and Trigger Point.

Beau Gadsdon as Angelica

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Who is Angelica? Angelica is Joe Mottram's daughter.

What else has Beau Gadsdon been in? Beau Gadsdon 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

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Who is Elena Da Vinale? Mother to Mottram's late wife, described 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 Downtown Abbey as the iconic Mrs Hughes. You can also spot her in The Bombing of PanAm 103, Miss Austen and The Puzzle Lady.

Urbano Barberini as Gennaro Da Vinale

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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 else has Urbano Barberini been in? 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

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Who is Luca Da Vinale? 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

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Who is Lara Sarrancino? A Naples police detective inspector.

What else has Cristiana Dell'Anna been in? Cristiana Dell'Anna is best known for Cabrini, Toscana and The King of Laughter.

Gaia Scodellaro as Daria

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Who is Daria? Kitchen worker and divorcee.

What else has Gaia Scodellaro been in? Gaia Scodellaro is best known for The Equalizer 3 alongside That Dirty Black Bag.

Alessandro Bedetti as Daniele

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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

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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.