DCI Banks 2011
What is DCI Banks?
"DCI Banks" is a television series based on novels by Peter Robinson. The series stars Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe as the main characters.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 16, 2011
- Last aired
- Oct 5, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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"DCI Banks" is a television series based on novels by Peter Robinson. The series stars Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe as the main characters. The drama features a tenacious and stubborn Chief Inspector and a feisty and headstrong Detective Sergeant. The characters are portrayed by Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe, who star alongside each other in the series. The series is based on novels by Peter Robinson, an author known for his work in the mystery and crime genres. The characters' personalities and traits are described in the synopsis, with the Chief Inspector being stubborn and the Detective Sergeant being headstrong. The series is a drama, which typically features a mix of character development and plot progression. The genre and characters' traits are the primary focus of the synopsis, providing a general overview of the series without revealing specific plot details.
Should you watch it?
“A tenacious detective investigates challenging criminal cases in this drama based on Peter Robinson's novels.”
- based on popular novels
- strong lead performances
- can be dark in tone
Watch it if you enjoy British crime dramas featuring complex police investigations.
The series is rated TV-14 for its crime and drama content.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 Playing with Fire: Part 1 Sep 16, 2011
- E2 Playing with Fire: Part 2 Sep 23, 2011
- E3 Friend of the Devil: Part 1 Sep 30, 2011
- E4 Friend of the Devil: Part 2 Oct 7, 2011
- E5 Cold is the Grave: Part 1 Oct 14, 2011
- E6 Cold is the Grave: Part 2 Oct 21, 2011
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Strange Affair: Part 1 Oct 10, 2012
- E2 Strange Affair: Part 2 Oct 17, 2012
- E3 Dry Bones That Dream: Part 1 Oct 24, 2012
- E4 Dry Bones That Dream: Part 2 Oct 31, 2012
- E5 Innocent Graves: Part 1 Nov 7, 2012
- E6 Innocent Graves: Part 2 Nov 14, 2012
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 Wednesday's Child: Part 1 Feb 3, 2014
- E2 Wednesday's Child: Part 2 Feb 10, 2014
- E3 Piece of My Heart: Part 1 Feb 17, 2014
- E4 Piece of My Heart: Part 2 Feb 24, 2014
- E5 Bad Boy: Part 1 Mar 3, 2014
- E6 Bad Boy: Part 2 Mar 10, 2014
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 What Will Survive: Part 1 Mar 4, 2015
- E2 What Will Survive: Part 2 Mar 11, 2015
- E3 Buried: Part 1 Mar 18, 2015
- E4 Buried: Part 2 Mar 25, 2015
- E5 Ghosts: Part 1 Apr 1, 2015
- E6 Ghosts: Part 2 Apr 8, 2015
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 To Burn in Every Drop of Blood: Part 1 Aug 31, 2016
- E2 To Burn in Every Drop of Blood: Part 2 Sep 7, 2016
- E3 A Little Bit of Heart: Part 1 Sep 14, 2016
- E4 A Little Bit of Heart: Part 2 Sep 21, 2016
- E5 Undertow: Part 1 Sep 28, 2016
- E6 Undertow: Part 2 Oct 5, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It is a crime drama following Chief Inspector Alan Banks as he investigates cases.
Who are the lead actors?
Stephen Tompkinson stars as Alan Banks and Andrea Lowe stars as Annie Cabbot.
What is the source material?
The series is based on the Inspector Alan Banks novels written by Peter Robinson.
Who produced the show?
The series was produced by Left Bank Pictures for the ITV network.
When did the series air?
The show was broadcast between 2010 and 2016.