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The Long Call

  • TV Series
  • 2021– 2021–
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.8K
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POPULARITY
2,100
252
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The Long Call (2021)
Follows detective Matthew Venn as he returns to an evangelical community in which he grew up to attend his father's funeral.
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  • Crime
  • Drama
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Follows detective Matthew Venn as he returns to an evangelical community in which he grew up to attend his father's funeral.Follows detective Matthew Venn as he returns to an evangelical community in which he grew up to attend his father's funeral.Follows detective Matthew Venn as he returns to an evangelical community in which he grew up to attend his father's funeral.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.8K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,100
252
  • Creator
    • Kelly Jones(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Ben Aldridge
    • Declan Bennett
    • Siobhán Cullen
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Kelly Jones(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Ben Aldridge
    • Declan Bennett
    • Siobhán Cullen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 98User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Episodes4

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    1 Season
    2021

    Videos3

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    Pearl Mackie in The Long Call (2021)
    Anita Dobson and Martin Shaw in The Long Call (2021)
    Anita Dobson in The Long Call (2021)
    Juliet Stevenson in The Long Call (2021)
    Ben Aldridge in The Long Call (2021)
    Ben Aldridge, Dylan Edwards, and Pearl Mackie in The Long Call (2021)
    Ben Aldridge in The Long Call (2021)
    Anita Dobson in The Long Call (2021)
    Iona Anderson in The Long Call (2021)
    Ben Aldridge, Dylan Edwards, and Pearl Mackie in The Long Call (2021)
    Neil Morrissey in The Long Call (2021)
    Martin Shaw in The Long Call (2021)

    Top cast

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    Ben Aldridge
    Ben Aldridge
    • DI Matthew Vennas DI Matthew Venn
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Declan Bennett
    • Jonathan Robertsas Jonathan Roberts
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Siobhán Cullen
    Siobhán Cullen
    • Caroline Reasleyas Caroline Reasley
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw
    • Dennis Stephensonas Dennis Stephenson
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Juliet Stevenson
    Juliet Stevenson
    • Dorothy Vennas Dorothy Venn
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Pearl Mackie
    Pearl Mackie
    • DS Jen Raffertyas DS Jen Rafferty
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Aoife Hinds
    Aoife Hinds
    • Gaby Chadwellas Gaby Chadwell
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Dylan Edwards
    Dylan Edwards
    • DC Ross Pritchardas DC Ross Pritchard
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Anita Dobson
    Anita Dobson
    • Grace Stephensonas Grace Stephenson
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Sarah Gordy
    • Lucy Craddleas Lucy Craddle
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Neil Morrissey
    Neil Morrissey
    • Christopher Reasleyas Christopher Reasley
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Nia Gwynne
    Nia Gwynne
    • Ruth Shaplandas Ruth Shapland
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Amit Shah
    Amit Shah
    • Ed Raveleyas Ed Raveley
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Alan Williams
    Alan Williams
    • Maurice Craddleas Maurice Craddle
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Iona Anderson
    • Rosa Shaplandas Rosa Shapland
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Alfie Price
    • Young Matthew Vennas Young Matthew Venn
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Luke Ireland
    Luke Ireland
    • Simon Waldenas Simon Walden
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Melissandre St Hilaire
    Melissandre St Hilaire
    • Ella Raffertyas Ella Rafferty
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    • Creator
      • Kelly Jones(developed for television by)
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    Storyline

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    When a body is found on a beach in North Devon, DI Matthew Venn tackles a case that has no witnesses, no forensics and no motive. Matthew is also dealing with the death of his father and being thrust back into a community he was forced to leave.
    • police
    • murder
    • evangelical church
    • gay couple
    • devon england
    • 8 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Anita Dobson's character is married to someone named Dennis as was her most famous character, Angie Watts in EastEnders.

    User reviews98

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    More a 6 but extra point just for Anita Dobson
    Having just binged on Shetland (all in 2 weeks), Broadchurch and Hinterland plus a few others ..... this one is again very similar to those just mentioned. Lead man in charge is slightly damaged due to life in general and all with a strong woman being his second. Above titles in order of best first etc.

    This series doesn't pick up any speed and just makes it way through the 4 episodes slowly and methodically. Really not much real action .... what you should pay attention to is the writing and the acting. I would unfortunately be placing this show at the end of above list. Watch the others first if you have a chance ... but the scenery is as usual ... awesome.

    Casting is very well done, love Juliet Stevenson but major kudos to Anita Dobson .... wow does she shine in the drab and harried portrayal of Grace. Also one character that kept drawing my attention and not sure why. I then checked her name .... Aiofe Hinds .... ahhh Ciaran Hinds daughter another up and coming actor in family.
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    • Dec 10, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 25, 2021 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • AXN Mystery (Japan)
      • ITV Hub (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Inspector Venn
    • Production companies
      • Silverprint Pictures
      • ITV - Independent Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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