ITV cracks new Code of Silence with Rose Ayling-Ellis

FIRST LOOK: Rose Ayling-Ellis is back in front of the camera as production gets underway on season two of ITV crime thriller Code of Silence.

Two years on from the events of S1, Alison Brooks (Ayling-Ellis) has completed her forensic lip-reading training with the police and is called upon to assist with a high-stakes surveillance operation involving Ruby Dowling (Emily Head), a woman caught up in a sophisticated money-laundering syndicate.

After being arrested when illicit cash is discovered hidden in her car, Ruby is released on bail back into a dangerous world where she finds herself trapped between police scrutiny and ruthless criminals. When she becomes the victim of a brutal attack, DI James Marsh (Andrew Buchan) and his team – DS Daniel Henshaw (Jonah Hauer-King), DS Ben Lawford (Nathan Armarkwei Laryea) and DC Lizzie Silver (Sasha Desouza-Willock) – are left searching for answers.

Returning cast also includes John Bishop and Fifi Garfield.

New cast include Hauer-King, Jo Joyner, Sophie McShera, John Hollingworth, Desouza-Willock and Head.

Tasked with decoding vital CCTV footage, Alison’s unique expertise becomes crucial to the investigation. But as hidden secrets begin to emerge, the case takes a disturbing turn, revealing threats far closer to home. With loyalties tested, trust beginning to unravel and dangerous criminals closing in, Alison discovers that uncovering the truth may come at a devastating personal cost – and could make her the next target.

The six-part thriller is once again written by creator Catherine Moulton, who continues to explore the worlds of crime, communication and representation through a unique lens.

Season two also continues the production’s commitment to authentic representation both on and off screen, featuring a diverse cast and crew that includes talent from the Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse communities.

Joseph Shrubb returns as producer, with Meenu Gaur (The Forsytes) directing episodes one to three and Nirpal Bhogal (Grace) directing episodes four to six.

Working alongside Moulton are writers Genevieve Barr (Then Barbara Met Alan), Melissa Bubnic (Young Sherlock), Kevin Rundle (Gangs of London) and Nicola Wilson (Call The Midwife).

Season two is executive produced by Damien Timmer, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Catherine Moulton, and Jon Farrar and Jess O’Riordan for BritBox.

Code of Silence is produced by Mammoth Screen, with BritBox as the North American commissioner. The series is distributed by ITV Studios.

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