Gripping crime drama Cold Blood returns with an all star cast. Pauline Quirke, Russell Brand, Tony Slattery and former Coronation Street star Bill Ward join the principal cast of Jemma Redgrave, John Hannah and Matthew Kelly in two brand new episodes.

Serial killer, Brian Wicklow (Kelly) is behind bars, but he’s obsessed with DS Eve Granger (Redgrave) and has realised Jake (Hannah) has been helping police crack the notorious serial killer’s crimes.

Pauline Quirke plays DI Hazel Norton who heads up the detective team which includes DC Ajay Roychowdury (Ace Bhatti).

Executive producer Kieran Roberts, Controller of ITV Drama, said: “I am so pleased that Cold Blood has been commissioned for these new films. We have reunited Matthew Kelly, John Hannah and Jemma Redgrave and cast some fantastic guests.

“Writer, Tom Needham, has devised gripping storylines that will captivate the audience and leave them wanting more.”