Liz Corrigan (played by Louise Delamere) is a protagonist in Dirty War.
Murray Corrigan's wife. She is informed by authorities about the severe long-term health risks her husband faces due to radiation exposure, including potential cancer and loss of fertility. Murray Corrigan (played by Alastair Galbraith) is a protagonist in Dirty War.
LFB Watch Commander who responds to the first dirty bomb detonation. Frustrated by inadequate equipment and evacuation orders, he defies commands to protect firefighters and continues fighting the fire inside the radiation hot zone, resulting in severe radiation exposure. Abu Abassi (played by Waleed Elgadi) appears in Dirty War.
The cell's ringleader (identified in the plot as Ahmed Ibrahim Abassi). He exits the bomb van near London's ring of steel. Later apprehended and interrogated by police, he remains steadfast in his devotion to jihad despite pressure regarding his family. DS Mike Drummer (played by Martin Savage) appears in Dirty War.
Anti-Terrorist Branch officer leading the investigation. He and his partner employ aggressive tactics, including torture, to locate the second bomb and its hideout. They successfully trace a vehicle's licence plate and thwart the second detonation. DC Sameena Habibullah (played by Koel Purie) appears in Dirty War.
Anti-Terrorist Branch officer co-leading the investigation with Drummer. She utilizes her Muslim faith to attempt religious appeals during the interrogation of the captured terrorist, though he remains unmoved. Nicola Painswick (played by Helen Schlesinger) appears in Dirty War.
Minister for London. She publicly asserts that emergency services are fully prepared for a CBRN terrorist attack, a stance that contrasts sharply with the actual inadequate training and equipment revealed during the crisis. Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Ives (played by Ewan Stewart) appears in Dirty War.
Senior police supervisor overseeing the counter-terrorism operation. He reviews CCTV footage to identify the terrorist ringleader and tracks down a second suspicious van to Westminster, enabling the raid on the terrorist hideout. Commander Paul Hardwick (played by Paul Antony-Barber) appears in Dirty War.
Gold Commander managing the emergency response to the first bomb detonation. He coordinates the initial containment efforts but faces challenges as radiation levels rapidly escalate and emergency teams are forced to retreat.
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Characters
Liz Corrigan
(played by Louise Delamere) — protagonist
Murray Corrigan's wife. She is informed by authorities about the severe long-term health risks her husband faces due to radiation exposure, including potential cancer and loss of fertility.
Murray Corrigan
(played by Alastair Galbraith) — protagonist
LFB Watch Commander who responds to the first dirty bomb detonation. Frustrated by inadequate equipment and evacuation orders, he defies commands to protect firefighters and continues fighting the fir...
Abu Abassi
(played by Waleed Elgadi) — supporting
The cell's ringleader (identified in the plot as Ahmed Ibrahim Abassi). He exits the bomb van near London's ring of steel. Later apprehended and interrogated by police, he remains steadfast in his dev...
DS Mike Drummer
(played by Martin Savage) — supporting
Anti-Terrorist Branch officer leading the investigation. He and his partner employ aggressive tactics, including torture, to locate the second bomb and its hideout. They successfully trace a vehicle's...
DC Sameena Habibullah
(played by Koel Purie) — supporting
Anti-Terrorist Branch officer co-leading the investigation with Drummer. She utilizes her Muslim faith to attempt religious appeals during the interrogation of the captured terrorist, though he remain...
Nicola Painswick
(played by Helen Schlesinger) — supporting
Minister for London. She publicly asserts that emergency services are fully prepared for a CBRN terrorist attack, a stance that contrasts sharply with the actual inadequate training and equipment reve...
Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Ives
(played by Ewan Stewart) — supporting
Senior police supervisor overseeing the counter-terrorism operation. He reviews CCTV footage to identify the terrorist ringleader and tracks down a second suspicious van to Westminster, enabling the r...
Commander Paul Hardwick
(played by Paul Antony-Barber) — supporting
Gold Commander managing the emergency response to the first bomb detonation. He coordinates the initial containment efforts but faces challenges as radiation levels rapidly escalate and emergency team...
Harper
(played by Dorian Healy) — supporting
Lambert
(played by David Horovitch) — supporting
Key Relationships
Harper → Lambert
(Professional Colleagues)
Commander Paul Hardwick → Murray Corrigan
(Professional Commander)
Murray Corrigan → Commander Paul Hardwick
(Professional Subordinate)
