Colin Morgan

BBC releases first-look pictures for psychological thriller Dead and Buried

Annabel Scholey and Colin Morgan sit opposite each other at a table in a cafe

Cathy’s (Scholey) life is turned upside down when she spots Michael (Morgan) outside a supermarket. 20 years ago, Michael was convicted for the murder of Cathy’s brother. Now out of prison on early release, Michael has managed to start a family and build a successful career, to Cathy’s horror.

Filming begins on BBC thriller Dead and Buried

A headshot of Annabel Scholey in front of a beige background is to the left of a headshot of Colin Morgan in front of a murky dark-green background

The show is set on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with filming due to take place in both.

Scholey plays Cathy, a woman who encounters Morgan’s character, Michael, 20 years after he killed her brother. Cathy becomes obsessed with the life Michael has managed to build for himself after an early release from prison, including a family and successful career. As her fixation grows, it becomes Cathy’s mission to tear that life down.