Unforgotten Series 6: Everything we know about new series so far including cast list, plot, how to watch
The hugely successful and critically acclaimed drama Unforgotten is back on ITV1 for its sixth series. Unforgotten once again invites viewers into the emotional depth and complexity of cold case investigations.
Series six sees the return of Sinéad Keenan and Sanjeev Bhaskar as DCI Jess James and DI Sunil 'Sunny' Khan, bringing back their compelling on-screen partnership as they delve into unresolved crimes, promising another powerful exploration of hidden truths and long-buried secrets. Old cast members will be returning to the crime drama, as will some new faces.
Here is everything you need to know about the sixth series of Unforgotten. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter.
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How to watch Unforgotten series six
The air date has not yet been confirmed for Unforgotten series six and it is expected to air in early 2025. It will be available to watch on ITV1.
Unforgotten series six plot
The series begins when suspected human remains are uncovered on Whitney Marsh. Jess and Sunny are immediately called to the scene, abandoning their evening plans, much to Jess’s husband’s dismay.
Dr Balcombe’s analysis reveals that the remains are relatively recent and suggest a grim conclusion: the body was placed there already dismembered. With this insight, Jess and Sunny intensify their search, certain that other body parts may not be far away.
As the investigation unfolds, viewers are introduced to a diverse new cast of characters: Melinda Ricci (MyAnna Buring), an outspoken television commentator based in Ireland; Martin ‘Marty’ Baines (Maximilian Fairley), an autistic man living with his mother, Dot (Michele Dotrice), in Deal, Kent; Asif Syed (Elham Ehsas), an Afghan training for his UK citizenship test; and Juliet Cooper (Victoria Hamilton), a History Lecturer and Faculty Head at a London university.
While these characters live seemingly separate lives, they are intricately connected by their pasts. It’s up to Jess, Sunny, and their dedicated team to uncover these hidden links and ultimately expose the truth behind the cold case murder.
Unforgotten series six cast
Sinead Keenan returns as DCI Jess James
Sanjeev Bhaskar returns as DI Sunil 'Sunny' Khan
Andrew Lancel returns as Jess's husband Steve
Kate Robbins returns as Jess's mum Kate
Jordan Long returns as DS Murray Boulting
Carolina Main returns as DC Fran Lingley
Pippa Nixon returns as DC Kaz Willets
Georgia Mackenzie returns as Dr Leanne Balcombe
MyAnna Buring, known for The Responder and The Salisbury Poisonings, as Melinda Ricci
Maximilian Fairley, known for Guanilo's Island, as Martin 'Marty' Baines
Michele Dotrice, known for A Very English Scandal and Death in Paradise, as Dot
Elham Ehsas, known for The Kite Runner and War Machine, as Asif Syed
Victoria Hamilton, known for His Dark Materials and The Crown, as Juliet Cooper
