{"id":659352,"date":"2025-12-28T07:46:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T07:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/659352\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T07:46:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T07:46:22","slug":"date-set-for-gripping-new-wales-set-detective-drama-with-star-studded-cast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/659352\/","title":{"rendered":"Date set for &#8216;gripping&#8217; new Wales-set detective drama with star-studded cast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sky has said that the programme &#8216;blends atmospheric crime storytelling with a deeply human portrait of resilience and community&#8217;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_TJ_MAI_111225_USM_-1.jpg\" alt=\"Yellowstone's Kelly Reilly \" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Yellowstone&#8217;s Kelly Reilly stars in the drama set in a Welsh town <\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky has revealed that their intriguing new drama set in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/news\/wales-news\/star-sky-crime-drama-filmed-30130849\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">fictitious Welsh town of Morfa Halen<\/a> will be launching in the new year. Titled Under Salt Marsh, this gripping crime thriller boasts a star-studded cast featuring notable Welsh talent and was filmed in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/gwynedd\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Gwynedd<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/anglesey\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Anglesey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The series centres around a close-knit community nestled between towering mountains and a rapidly encroaching sea that poses a threat to its very existence. <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/lifestyle\/tv\/welsh-thriller-yellowstone-game-thrones-31494748\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Kelly Reilly, known for her role in Yellowstone,<\/a> takes the lead as Jackie Ellis, a former detective turned teacher who stumbles upon the body of her eight year old pupil.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This grim discovery sends ripples through the town as it rekindles an unresolved cold case, the vanishing of Jackie&#8217;s niece. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=73dc4ba7-03fe-43fb-8152-46228482c5b9&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">sign up to our newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The death of her student prompts the return of Jackie&#8217;s ex-partner, Detective Eric Bull, portrayed by Rafe Spall, who spearheads the investigation into a community he previously let down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Convinced the cases are connected, Jackie and Eric must mend their relationship and race against time to unearth long-hidden secrets within the town.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_TJ_MAI_111225_USM_-3.jpg\" alt=\"Rafe Spall from Trying and Life of Pi as Detective Eric Bull.\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Rafe Spall from Trying and Life of Pi plays alongside Kelly Reilly as Detective Eric Bull.(Image: Sky )<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The limited series from writer, creator, and executive producer Claire Oakley will be launching on Sky Stream, Sky Atlantic and Now from Friday, January 30.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They have also released a chilling new trailer which offers a glimpse into the spine-tingling investigation of the cold case along the Welsh coastline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The atmospheric yet unsettling footage gives viewers their first look at Kelly Reilly and Rafe Spall in their roles as Jackie Ellis and Detective Eric Bull.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Alongside the two main stars are several recognisable actors from recent popular programmes, including Welsh legend Jonathan Pryce, known for his roles in The Crown and Slow Horses.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_TJ_MAI_111225_USM_-2.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathan Pryce\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Welsh actor Jonathan Pryce is a part of the huge cast of stars (Image: Sky )<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Completing the impressive ensemble cast are Naomi Yang (Chimerica), Dinita Gohil (Treason), Brian Gleeson (Bad Sisters), Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat) and Harry Lawtey (Mr Burton).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/sky\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Sky<\/a> has said that the programme &#8220;blends atmospheric crime storytelling with a deeply human portrait of resilience and community&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Under Salt Marsh will be available to watch on Sky streaming, Sky Atlantic and NOW from Friday, January 30.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sky has said that the programme &#8216;blends atmospheric crime storytelling with a deeply human portrait of resilience 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