The Bay season 4 cast: Who stars in the ITV drama?

THE Bay returns to our screens with a brand new season.

Here is who you can expect to see on your screens for the fourth series of the ITV drama.



The Bay season 4 cast: Who stars in the ITV drama?
The Bay is back on ITV for season four

The Bay season four cast: Who stars in the ITV drama?

Joe Armstrong plays Dean Metcalf



The Bay season 4 cast: Who stars in the ITV drama?
Joe Armstrong plays Dean

Dean has always been a family man but has been busy keeping his business afloat.

He now must try to navigate his children’s lives all while being perceived by many to be aloof.

Actor Joe has had many roles both on screen and on stage.

However, he is best known for his roles in Robin Hood, Henry IV Part I, The Village and as Ashley Cowgill in Happy Valley.

Erin Shanagher plays DS Karen Hobson



The Bay season 4 cast: Who stars in the ITV drama?
Erin Shanagher also returns as DS Karen Hobson

Karen, who we met in season one, had a promotion to DS in season two.

She is warm, supportive, and has a quick sense of humour as well as a keen sense of justice.

Actress Erin is known for TV shows including Dark Money, Doctors, Peaky Blinders, The A Word, The Five, The Moorside, and Hit & Miss.

Andrew Dowbiggin as DS James Clarke



The Bay season 4 cast: Who stars in the ITV drama?
Andrew Dowbiggin returns as DS Jamie “Clarkie” Clarke

The character of Clarkie is seen as a loud-mouthed member of the team who sometimes takes jokes too far.

Before starring in The Bay, actor Andrew was known for his work on soaps.

His credits include playing Anton Bluth in Emmerdale and Coronation Street’s Toby Chapman.

Thomas Law as DC Eddie Martin 



The Bay season 4 cast: Who stars in the ITV drama?
Thomas Law plays DC Eddie Martin on The Bay

Eddie was the newest member of the team in season two.

His character is described as young, keen and enthusiastic, who often finds his job a struggle.

Actor Tom started his career as Peter Beale in EastEnders, and also as Young Gary in The World’s End.

Marsha Thomason DS Jenn Townsend



The Bay season 4 cast: Who stars in the ITV drama?
Marsha Thomason plays DS Jenn Townsend

Following leading lady Morven Christie’s exit from the show in season two, ITV confirmed actress Marsha Thomason was cast as the new lead for the following season.

Marsha played the role of DS Jenn Townsend, Morecambe CID’s new Family Liaison Officer in series three.

Marsha is a television and film actress who is best known for playing Sara Evers and Elizabeth Henshaw in Disney’s The Haunted Mansion and Nessa Holt in the first two seasons of the NBC series Las Vegas.

She also played Naomi Dorrit on Lost, and FBI agent Diana Berrigan on the USA Network series White Collar.

Daniel Ryan plays DI Tony Manning



The Bay season 4 cast: Who stars in the ITV drama?
Daniel Ryan is back playing DI Tony Manning

In 1997 Daniel landed his first recurring role on Trial & Retribution but has since gone on to star in a string of hit shows such as Mount Pleasant and Innocent.

The actor, who stars as Jenn’s boss in The Bay, has also been in movies Black Sea and Lipstick On Your Collar.

He’s also known for his work in Doctor Who, Casualty and Home Fires.

The rest of the cast includes:

  • Tom Taylor
  • Claire Goose
  • Ian Puleston-Davies
  • Eloise Thomas
  • Will Oldfield
  • Ella Smith
  • Barry Sloane
  • Georgia Scholes
  • Emme Haynes
  • David Carpenter
  • Karl Davies
  • Christopher Coghill

When is The Bay on ITV?

The Bay kicks off on Wednesday, March 8 at 9 pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

There are six episodes in the series.

All previous seasons are available to watch on the ITV Hub.