ITV viewers will be delighted to know The Bay is returning for series four. The popular police drama starring Marsha Thomason as DS Jenn Townsend and Daniel Ryan as DI Anthony 'Tony' Manning will make its comeback in just one week on Wednesday, March 8.
Its release comes hot on the heels of two major ITV comebacks, including Endeavour, which launched its ninth and final series on Sunday, February 26 and Unforgotten, written by Chris Lang, which made its series 5 debut on Monday, February 27.
The Bay follows Morecambe Police's Family Liaison Officer DS Jenn Townsend, a synopsis for the new series reads: "DS Jenn Townsend, Morecambe Police’s Family Liaison Officer, is working late as usual when an arson attack is reported. She races to the scene to find horror unfolding for a broken family, the Metcalfs.
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"As they face an overwhelming loss, Jenn must gain their trust to help Manning and the MIU uncover the truth of what has happened. Back at home, Jenn’s got troubles of her own as, along with Chris, she tries to get to grips with the realities of having a house full of teenagers and a blended family."
Here's everything we know about season four of The Bay so far.
When does The Bay start on ITV?
Series four kicks off on Wednesday, March 8 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. There are six episodes in the series.
The Bay cast
- Marsha Thomason as DS Jenn Townsend
- Daniel Ryan as DI Anthony ‘Tony’ Manning
- Erin Shanagher as DS Karen Hobson
- Andrew Dowbiggin as DS James ‘Clarkie’ Clarke
- Thomas Law as DC Eddie Martin
- Barry Sloane as Chris Fischer
- Georgia Scholes as Erin Fischer
- David Carpenter as Conor Townsend
- Emme Hayes as Maddie Townsend
- Joe Armstrong as Dean Metcalf
- Victoria Elliot as Beth Metcalf
- Tom Taylor as Matt Metcalf
- Eloise Thomas as Izzy Metcalf
- Will Oldfield as Jonas Metcalf
- Ella Smith as Amy Metcalf
- Karl Davies as Carl McGregor
- Ian Puleston-Davies as Terry McGregor
- Claire Goose as Jacqui Fischer
- Arthur Kay as Lewis Walsh
- Kerrie Taylor as Ellen Manning
- Christopher Coghill as Alex Kirby
The Bay locations
The Bay is set in Morecambe as usual, speaking about this, Daniel Ryan, who plays DI Tony Manning, said: "Morecambe is a beautiful, beautiful place. I've always said there's a sense of melancholy here because it was once this huge, thriving, British holiday destination. I was brought here as a kid. I remember going to the funfair that's literally behind where we filmed some scenes. There's an atmosphere here that you don't find anywhere else. On a sunny day, it can be the most joyous, lovely place and on a grey, cloudy day because we’re by the sea with that landscape and how it changes, it changes the atmosphere.
"It's intrinsic in the show, wherever you look, there's something extraordinary to see. But within that, it's a town that needs a cuddle. The recent news on the funding for the Eden Project is such a huge boost. You can feel it in the newspapers and the tweets I’ve read. I’ve been hearing about it for the last 4 years, the hope, the idea that it’ll be something hugely positive for the town. It’s really welcome I think and such a great think for Morecambe and the whole area!" For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.
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