Trigger Point season 3 cast: New and returning cast in ITV drama
Vicky McClure returns as Lana Washington alongside a mix of new and familiar faces.
Long-suffering explosives officer Lana Washington (Vicky McClure) is back in action for Trigger Point season 3, which sees her confront past traumas as her mental health teeters on the edge.
The latest assignment for the 'expo' sees her defuse a series of bombs planted on individuals across London in what appears to be a very personal revenge plot.
As she gets closer to exposing the truth behind the attacks, she'll come face-to-face with some shocking death traps that will require all of her bravery and expertise to neutralise.
Who will be left standing at the end? Here's your re-introduction to the key players in ITV's Trigger Point as season 3 debuts.
Trigger Point season 3 cast: New and returning
The full cast list for Trigger Point season 3 is as follows – scroll on for more on each character and the actor playing them, including where you might have seen them before.
- Vicky McClure as Lana Washington
- Eric Shango as Danny
- Nabil Elouahabi as Hass Rahim
- Mark Rowley as Rich Manning
- Natalie Simpson as DS Helen Morgan
- Maanuv Thiara as DI Amar Batra
- Kerry Godliman as Sonya Reeves
- Jason Flemyng as Steven Wyles
- Kevin Eldon as Jeff
- Tamzin Griffin as Val
Vicky McClure plays Lana Washington
Who is Lana Washington? Lana is a bomb disposal operative for the Metropolitan Police in Trigger Point. In season 3, she is attempting to stop an attacker with a personal vendetta from picking off his victims one-by-one. She's also battling PTSD from her past assignments, which have come at a heavy personal cost.
Previously, she brought a deadly terror campaign to a close, for which her lover was found to be responsible. Then, in season 2, an anarchist group started targeting London's elites in a bid to bring down the current status quo. Along the way, she has lost close colleagues and loved ones, with the weight of that grief and her stressful work clearly taking a toll.
What else has Vicky McClure been in? McClure is best known these days for playing DI Kate Fleming in BBC One thriller Line of Duty, a role she has portrayed since 2012. Prior to that, she collaborated with Shane Meadows on This Is England and its three television sequels. Most recently, she has appeared in ITV's Without Sin, Channel 4 one-off drama I Am Nicola and Prime Video's young adult series Alex Rider.
Kerry Godliman plays Sonya Reeves
Who is Sonya Reeves? Sonya is an employee of the Bomb Data Centre, a department of the counter-terrorism unit at New Scotland Yard, whose expertise lies in the chemicals and equipment used to manufacture explosives. Her work is centred around data and she works closely with Lana, who she considers a friend.
What else has Kerry Godliman been in? Godliman is known for her collaborations with Ricky Gervais, having played supporting roles in both Derek and, more recently, After Life. Though she began her career in comedy, Godliman has taken on dramatic roles before, appearing in Lennie James crime thriller Save Me and Channel 4's Adult Material.
Nabil Elouahabi as Hass Rahim
Who is Hass Rahim? Hass was a member of Lana's team in season 1, who briefly replaced her as squad leader during an extended leave of absence. They remain friendly colleagues, with their light banter and roasting clearly masking a genuine respect they have for one another.
What else has Nabil Elouahabi been in? Elouahabi has appeared in several films like Ali G Indahouse and The Sum of All Fears, but Eastenders viewers will recognise him as Tariq Laroussi, a role he had from 2003 to 2005. He has also more recently starred in Our Girl, Breeders, Time, The Tower and Blue Lights.
Eric Shango plays Danny
Who is Danny? Danny is Lana's right-hand man in the 'expo' squad. In season 1, he was relatively new recruit to the Metropolitan Police and was still becoming accustomed to the intense nature of the job. Now though, he's more confident and assured, although his recent marriage is causing him to question whether he wants to remain in such a high-risk line of work.
What else has Eric Shango been in? Trigger Point was Shango's television debut, but the actor has since featured in Apple TV thriller Suspicion and Channel 4's On The Edge.
Natalie Simpson as DS Helen Morgan
Who is DS Helen Morgan? Helen is a detective for the Metropolitan Police, who first appeared in the second season. She was in a romantic relationship with Thom Youngblood (Mark Stanley), an ex of Lana's, and this caused friction between them – particularly after his untimely death. They are yet to fully clear the air.
What else has Natalie Simpson been in? Aside from her stage roles, Simpson has starred in Outlander, the TV miniseries adaptation of Les Misérables and in North Sea Connection.
Maanuv Thiara plays DCI Amar Batra
Who is DCI Amar Batra? DCI Batra is Lana's new boss, who was recently promoted to the role. He is yet to prove himself and they have strong disagreements about how to approach their latest case.
What else has Maanuv Thiara been in? You may have seen Thiara recently in Apple TV thriller Prime Target, Channel 4 zombie comedy Generation Z, crime drama DI Ray or Sky's Landscapers.
Mark Rowley plays Rich Manning
Who is Rich Manning? A new addition to Lana's explosives squad. He is quick to make a joke, but his sense of humour is hiding an inner turmoil over his past traumas.
What else has Mark Rowley been in? Rowley is probably best known for his role as Finan in The Last Kingdom. His more recent work includes Netflix's One Day, BBC's SAS Rogue Heroes and ITV's Karen Pirie.
Jason Flemyng plays Steven Wyles
Who is Steven? Steven is a mysterious individual who appears to be responsible for a sinister explosives plot.
What else has Jason Flemyng been in? His recent credits include DC series Pennyworth, Apple TV's Prime Target and ITV's The Walk-In. He's also known for big screen roles in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and X-Men: First Class.
Trigger Point season 3 is available to stream on ITVX and continues Sundays and Mondays at 9pm on ITV1.
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David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.
