''Fallen Angel'' is an

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series, first broadcast on 11 March 2007, which is based on the ''Roth Trilogy'' of novels by

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. It tells the story of Rosie Byfield, a clergyman's daughter, who grows up to be a

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ic killer. It has an unusual narrative that moves backwards in time as it uncovers the layers of Rosie's past. Starring

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and

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, the series was subtitled ''The Making of a Murderer'' for the DVD release, which followed on 19 March.

Plot

Set in 2007

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, the first episode begins with the ordination of a female

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, Mary Appleton, who is the first female curate in the fictitious

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of Roslington. Moving backwards from episode one, the second episode starts in 1987 with Rosie, aged 16, applying for university in Roth (

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). Going back even farther, episode three focuses on Rosie's childhood when her father was a

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at Roslington Cathedral in 1973 (

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Cast

as David Byfield *

Clare Holman Clare Margaret Holman (born 12 January 1964) is an English actress. She portrayed forensic pathologist Dr. Laura Hobson in the crime drama series ''Inspector Morse'' and its spin-off ''Lewis'' from 1995 to 2015. Career Holman started her act ...

as Wendy Ellis *

Barbara Wilshere Barbara Edith Eileen Wilshere (born 7 December 1959) is a South African-born British actress who has appeared in theatre, films and television. Early life She attended Wilmslow County Grammar School for Girls. Career She was the guest lead ...

as Audrey Oliphant * Richard Manlove as Francis Youlgreave *

as Rosemary "Rosie" Byfield *

Peter Capaldi Peter Dougan Capaldi (; born 14 April 1958) is a Scottish actor, director, writer and musician. He portrayed the Twelfth Doctor, twelfth incarnation of The Doctor (Doctor Who), the Doctor in ''Doctor Who'' (2013–2017) and Malcolm Tucker in ' ...

as Henry Appleton *

Sheila Hancock Dame Sheila Cameron Hancock (born 22 February 1933) is an English actress, singer, and author. Hancock trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before starting her career in repertory theatre. Hancock went on to perform in plays and musica ...

as Lady Youlgrave *

Niamh Cusack Niamh Cusack ( ; born 20 October 1959) is an Irish actress. Born to a family with deep roots in the performing arts, Cusack has been involved as a performer since a young age. She has served with the UK's two leading theatre companies, the Ro ...

as Vanessa Byfield

Episode list

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fallen Angel (2007 Tv Series) 2000s British drama television series 2007 British television series debuts 2007 British television series endings British drama television series ITV television dramas ITV (TV network) original programming Films directed by David Drury