Broadchurch fans await whodunit’s tense finale
FANS of gritty drama Broadchurch will be hoping to find out who the rapist is as the last ever episode of the ITV show airs tonight.
The third series will draw to a close after eight weeks of “whodunit” guessing as DS Ellie Miller (played by Olivia Colman) and DI Alec Hardy (David Tennant) close in on the attacker.
This series saw them lead an investigation into the rape of Trish Winterman (Julie Hesmondhalgh) in the fictional Dorset town.
The makers of the drama have been praised by police and rape counsellors who have said they hope the storyline will encourage real-life victims to come forward.
Viewers have also been moved by the harrowing scenes and have heaped praise on former Coronation Street actress Hesmondhalgh for her portrayal of the character.
The show’s writer and creator Chris Chibnall admitted he did have second thoughts about ending the show.
He said: “I felt like a bit of an idiot. I was like, ‘Why am I saying goodbye to David and Olivia and all these brilliant people?’ But I didn’t have another story to tell in this world and I think it’s nice to go out on such strong form.”
The penultimate episode also brought to a head the sad storyline that has been building up for Mark Latimer (Andrew Buchan), who was at the centre of the first series, which dealt with the murder of their young son Danny.
Series three has shown Mark’s struggle to move on and get over the loss, as well as his unsuccessful suicide attempt.
Chibnall will step into the shoes of current Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat next year.
The final episode of Broadchurch airs on ITV at 9pm.