Jodie Whittaker (Venus, St Trinian’s), Toby Stephens (Jane Eyre, Die Another Day), Laurence Fox (Lewis), Riz Ahmed (Britz) and Charlie Brookes (EastEnders), star in Wired, a fast paced three-part thriller commissioned by ITV, which delves into the murky high-risk world of bank fraud.

Jodie plays Louise, a young, fun loving single mum, who’s given a high profile promotion at ZBG Banking. Unsuspecting Louise has been targeted as part of a conspiracy to coerce her into facilitating a £250 million internet bank theft.

At the heart of her troubles is best friend Anna, (Charlie Brookes) who’s had her head turned by the glamour and glitz of the criminal world and is persuaded to divulge the secrets of Louise’s murky past to her devious boyfriend Philip (Laurence Fox), which he uses to entice her into his plot.

An ex-ZBG employee, Philip Manningham, fired for defrauding the bank, has the insider knowledge that makes him an ideal associate for Manesh (Riz Ahmed) intent on stealing high amounts with the smallest personal risk, who has frightened cousin Ben (Sacha Dhawan) as his mole in the bank.

Manesh treads dangerously when he approaches Mr Ralindi (Ramon Tikarum), head of an Asian gangster network, for help in laundering the £250 million. As the day of the scam approaches, the stakes rise and people start to disappear.

Louise’s only ally is the mysterious Crawford (Toby Stephens), who she gradually realises is a high level police officer, working undercover to expose the fraud ring. His curiosity about Louise causes him to compromise his professional position. But will he be there when she really needs him?

Written by Kate Brooke, Wired is a realistic and highly researched story which exposes high level bank fraud. It shows the potential for the criminal underworld to get their hands on our money.

Sita Williams (The Street, Vincent, The Forsyte Saga), Executive Producer of Wired, says:

”Wired is a dark thriller which will keep the viewer guessing until the final conclusion. I’m delighted with the casting as Jodie is our ideal heroine, and Toby is perfect as the inscrutable Crawford. We also have the added coup of securing Laurence Fox and Charlie Brookes in key roles. “

Wired is produced by Rebecca Hodgson whose previous credits include Dead Clever, Vincent and The Girls That Came To Stay. It is directed by Kenny Glenaan, whose previous credits include Yasmin, Spooks, Cops and Buried. The series is currently in production in Manchester, Liverpool and London.