Broadchurch: episode-by-episode
A weekly roundup of the acclaimed ITV crime drama
Broadchurch recap: series three, episode eight – red herrings galore in final twists
Broadchurch reached its climax with a truly sick – and yet rather straightforward – ending, with David Tennant and Olivia Colman on superb form
Broadchurch recap: series three, episode seven – whose DNA is on sock No 2?
A masterclass from the Scandi school of drama – superbly plotted and with a fine cliffhanger ahead of the finale. But will it be Twine Boy, Taxi Man – or the Hannibal Lecter-esque vicar?
Broadchurch recap: series three, episode six – the strangest stalker in all of Wessex
This week in the coastal crime hotspot, an odd obsession and a porn hub are revealed – and there’s still 42 suspects left standing. Are we being led a merry dance? Just two weeks till we know for sure
Broadchurch recap: series three, episode five – never lie about mackerel
The net of potential suspects widens further – as does the number of potential victims. Are the crimes linked, perhaps even with earlier Broadchurch storylines?
Broadchurch recap: series three, episode four – massive skin crawl alert
I’ve given up trying to remember all the suspects by now, but the convicted rapist was unforgettably creepy … as was the tasteless town football match
Broadchurch recap: series three, episode three – only 98 red herrings this week. Do keep up!
Every man in town is now a suspect in Trish’s rape case – and the police are doing some dubious work. Can it really be productive to track condom purchases?
Broadchurch recap: series three, episode two – come on down, Suspect No 587
From condom man to the prince of twine, the suspects are piling up – and driving a wedge between Hardy and Miller. Welcome back to great, gripping Broadchurch
Broadchurch recap: series three, episode one – an eerie and very promising start
Miller and Hardy return for their last ever case – a rape by an unknown attacker – with an extraordinarily intricate and often dark-humoured hour
Charlotte Rampling: ‘You can’t fool an audience with lots of bits and pieces. You have to lead them somewhere’
The Broadchurch star on our fear of wolves, the joy of working with English actors and her ‘iconic’ image
Broadchurch recap: season two finale – episode eight
The acting was first rate, as all the loose ends were finally tied up – although perhaps not as neatly as some would have liked
Broadchurch recap: season two, episode seven – an uneven penultimate episode
While there was little progress at court, the pieces are falling into place in the Sandbrook enquiry. At least Hardy’s operation means he’ll be able to chase after folk in the finale
Broadchurch recap: series two, episode six
At last, the (heavily laid) plot strands are starting to weave themselves together. Are we in store for a satisfying ending after all?
Broadchurch recap: series two, episode five
There was still plenty of clunky exposition and ponderous legal jousting this week – at least things looked pretty, though
Broadchurch recap: series two, episode four
Vicky Frost’s episode blog: The return of Vince the dog was about the only good thing this leaden episode had going for it. Is there any hope for Broadchurch?
Broadchurch recap: series two, episode three
Vicky Frost’s episode blog: Can Olivia Colman and Eve Myles’ on-screen rapport banish all thoughts of ‘procedural inconsistencies’ and factual errors?
Broadchurch recap: series two, episode two – this fight isn't going to be pretty
Vicky Frost’s episode blog: As the crime drama morphs into a courtroom one (sort of), the loose strands of series one are woven into the new story
Broadchurch season two, episode one review - an ingeniously seamless reboot
David Tennant and Olivia Colman remain the highlight for now as the show’s two-year hiatus ends with a slight shift in genre