Anybody missingLuthercould do worse than tune into new Bradford-set crime dramaVirdee.

You thoughtLuthers twins were deranged?

Vikash Bhai as Riaz Hyatt

Riaz is a Bradford crime kingpin, and Harrys brother-in-law.

Staz Nair, Elaine Tan and Elizabeth Berrington in Virdee

Bhais voice might also be recognised by listeners to Big Finishs audioDoctor Whoadventures, of which hes recorded many.

InVirdee, thats Khalil, a new recruit to Harrys Bradford team.

This is Ismails fourth crime drama TV role, following parts in ITVsVera,Madonald & DobbsandRidley.

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She acts more like DCI Virdees boss).

Shes a supporting character about whom little is known, and shes played by Elizabeth Berrington.

Where have you seen Elizabeth Berrington before?Everywhere.

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The UKCA is called in to take over a high-profile investigation into a ritualistic killer.

Her backstory will be unravelled as the series approaches its finale.

Jai Pawa is a powerful figure from Virdees past who returns to Bradford set on vengeance.

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ALSO APPEARING

The Lazarus ProjectandWaterloo Roads Nina Singh as Harrys niece Tara Virdee-Duggal.

Newcomer Charlie Mann as Paul King, a local Bradford thief.

All episodes of Virdee are streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

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