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Vigil
The mysterious disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler and a death on-board the submarine HMS Vigil bring the police into conflict with the Navy and British security services. DCI Amy Silva and DS Kirsten Longacre lead an investigation on land and at sea into a conspiracy that goes to the very heart of Britain’s national security.
- Created by:
- Tom Edge
- Cast:
- Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie, Dominic Mafham, Steven Miller
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- BBC One
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Seasons
Series 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 6.7Episode 1
2021-08-29 · 58mWhen a crew member is found dead aboard the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vigil, Detective Amy Silva is flown out to investigate.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.6Episode 2
2021-08-30 · 58mWith Vigil in danger, Amy must fight to continue her investigation. Meanwhile, Kirsten’s enquiries lead to tragedy.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 6.3Episode 3
2021-09-05 · 58mKirsten’s investigation takes her into the heart of Scottish politics, but when she unearths a navy cover-up, it leaves Amy questioning who she can trust on Vigil.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 6.1Episode 4
2021-09-12 · 58mKirsten closes in on the killer, but their capture reveals the grave threat that Vigil faces. On the submarine, Amy makes a terrifying discovery.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 6.8Episode 5
2021-09-19 · 58mVigil is forced into lockdown as disaster strikes. With communication lost, Kirsten desperately hunts for clues to the source of the threat to Vigil.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 6.9Episode 6
2021-09-26 · 58mAmy is trapped and running out of time, but will assistance arrive too late? On land, Kirsten chases down the traitor’s accomplice. When the traitor on Vigil puts their plans into action, the crew are forced to fight for their lives.
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Suranne Jones
Amy Silva
Rose Leslie
Kirsten Longacre
Dominic Mafham
Sir Ian Downing
Steven Miller
Mark Cunningham
