Starring: Kate Ashfield , David Tennant
Directed by: Christopher Menaul
Produced by: Jake Lushington
Written by: Nicci French
Most short-term romances fade from view fairly quickly, but not for Miranda Cotton (Kate Ashfield, Never Better, Shaun of the Dead). After she ends a brief, abusive relationship, Miranda learns her spurned lover, Brendan (David Tennant, Doctor Who, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) has become romantically involved with her sister, Kerry (Claire Goose, Waking The Dead, Casualty).
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Most short-term romances fade from view fairly quickly, but not for Miranda Cotton (Kate Ashfield, Never Better, Shaun of the Dead). After she ends a brief, abusive relationship, Miranda learns her spurned lover, Brendan (David Tennant, Doctor Who, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) has become romantically involved with her sister, Kerry (Claire Goose, Waking The Dead, Casualty). Feel the suspense build as Miranda becomes convinced that Brendan possesses a murderous streak. Determined to uncover the truth, Miranda turns the tables and begins a deadly cat-and-mouse game that makes for wicked entertainment.
| Miranda Cotton | --- | Kate Ashfield |
| Brendan Block | --- | David Tennant |
| Kerry Cotton | --- | Claire Goose |
| Marcia Cotton | --- | Jill Baker |
| Derek Cotton | --- | John Bowe |
| Naomi | --- | Keira Malik |
| Laura | --- | Susannah Wise |
| Lawrence | --- | Charlie Condou |
| Tony | --- | James Daffern |
| Mick | --- | Tim Faraday |
| Landlady | --- | Susie Gossling Valerio |
| David | --- | Rufus Jones |
| News Presenter | --- | Ella Kenion |
| Nick | --- | Rory Kinnear |
| Magistrate | --- | caroline Loncq |
| Troy Cotton | --- | Robert Lowe |
| Susan | --- | Sandy McDade |
| Harry Vermont | --- | Patrick Myles |
| Laura’s Mother | --- | Daphne Miller |
| Vicar | --- | George Potts |
| Rob Prior | --- | Daniel Ryan |
| Brendan’s Lawyer | --- | Richard Rycroft |
| Crown Court Judge | --- | James Smith |
| Pub Girl | --- | Donna Ward |
| David’s Friend | --- | Ben Willbond |
Written by Nicci French
Screenplay by Kate Brooke
Directed by Christopher Menaul
Produced by Jake Lushington
Executive Produced by Charles Elton, Andy Harries
Original Music by Edmund Butt
Cinematography by Jake Polonsky
Film Editing by Xavier Russell
Costume Design by Phoebe De Gaye
"Great cast, led by a menacing David Tennant; nicely shot; carefully directed to build up the suspense." - The Times
"David Tennant was a convincing evil, stalking fantasist... Plotwise, Secret Smile grabbed you by the lapels and dragged you along." - The Guardian