Troubled war veteran turned Police Officer David Budd is assigned to the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Protection Branch.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 15 wins & 27 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
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David Budd
(7 episodes, 2018)
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| Sophie Rundle | ... |
Vicky Budd
(6 episodes, 2018)
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| Vincent Franklin | ... |
Mike Travis
(6 episodes, 2018)
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| Ash Tandon | ... |
DCI Deepak Sharma
(5 episodes, 2018)
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| Gina McKee | ... |
Commander Anne Sampson
(5 episodes, 2018)
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| Pippa Haywood | ... |
CS Lorraine Craddock
(5 episodes, 2018)
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| Stuart Bowman | ... |
Stephen Hunter-Dunn
(5 episodes, 2018)
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| Richard Riddell | ... |
PC Tom Fenton
(5 episodes, 2018)
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| Paul Ready | ... |
Rob MacDonald
(5 episodes, 2018)
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| Nicholas Gleaves | ... |
Roger Penhaligon
(5 episodes, 2018)
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Nick Robinson | ... |
Nick Robinson
(5 episodes, 2018)
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| Nina Toussaint-White | ... |
DS Louise Rayburn
(4 episodes, 2018)
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| Bella Padden | ... |
Ella Budd
(4 episodes, 2018)
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Matthew Stagg | ... |
Charlie Budd
(4 episodes, 2018)
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| Anjli Mohindra | ... |
Nadia Ali
(4 episodes, 2018)
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Martha Kearney | ... |
Martha Kearney
(4 episodes, 2018)
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Sophie Raworth | ... |
Sophie Raworth
(4 episodes, 2018)
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Justin Webb | ... |
Justin Webb
(4 episodes, 2018)
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| Keeley Hawes | ... |
Home Secretary Julia Montague
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| Matt Stokoe | ... |
Luke Aikens
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| Daniel Moore | ... |
SO15 Officer
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| Tom Brooke | ... |
Andy Apsted
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| Michael Shaeffer | ... |
Longcross
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(3 episodes, 2018)
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| Rosie Jones | ... |
Police Officer
(3 episodes, 2018)
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Claire-Louise Cordwell | ... |
PC Kim Knowles
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| Stephanie Hyam | ... |
Chanel Dyson
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| Shubham Saraf | ... |
Tahir Mahmood
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| Sarah Malin | ... |
Nadia's Solicitor
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| David Westhead | ... |
Prime Minister
(3 episodes, 2018)
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Frank Gardner | ... |
Frank Gardner
(3 episodes, 2018)
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Laura Kuenssberg | ... |
Laura Kuenssberg
(3 episodes, 2018)
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Mishal Husain | ... |
Mishal Husain
(3 episodes, 2018)
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Vicki Young | ... |
Vicki Young
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| Bailey Patrick | ... |
SO15 Officer
(2 episodes, 2018)
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| Tina Chiang | ... |
Surgical Administrator
(2 episodes, 2018)
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| Kerri McLean | ... |
Surveillance Officer
(2 episodes, 2018)
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| Julian Firth | ... |
Rob's Solicitor
(2 episodes, 2018)
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Gordon Corera | ... |
Gordon Corera
(2 episodes, 2018)
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Susan Rae | ... |
Susan Rae
(2 episodes, 2018)
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John Pienaar | ... |
John Pienaar
(2 episodes, 2018)
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John Humphrys | ... |
John Humphrys
(2 episodes, 2018)
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| Sheyi Ryane | ... |
News Reporter
(2 episodes, 2018)
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| Joti Patel | ... |
Reporter
(1 episode, 2018)
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| Michael Müller | ... |
Commissioner
(1 episode, 2018)
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| Gina Gangar | ... |
Passerby
(1 episode, 2018)
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| Oliver Devoti | ... |
SCO19 Officer
(1 episode, 2018)
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Faraz Ayub | ... |
Subject
(1 episode, 2018)
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| Olwen May | ... |
Guard Sandra
(1 episode, 2018)
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| Timothy Knightley | ... |
SO15 Control
(1 episode, 2018)
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| Linda Hargreaves | ... |
Passenger
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Production Companies
- World Productions (produced by)
Distributors
- BBC One (2018) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Netflix (2018) (United States) (tv)
- ITV Studios Home Entertainment (2018) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Koba Films (2020) (France) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Netflix (2018) (Argentina) (video)
- Netflix (2018) (Singapore) (video)
- Netflix (2018) (World-wide) (video)
- Pandastorm Pictures (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Pandastorm Pictures (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- Super! Drama TV (2020) (Japan) (tv)
- Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) (2021) (Germany) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- ARRI Rental (camera equipment provided by)
- Audiolink Radio Communications (walkie talkies)
- Bare Arms (specialist performers)
- Cinelease UK (grip and lighting equipment)
- HireWorks (avid dx rental)
- SK Media Rooms (accommodation agent)
- Shooting Stars Artists (extras casting)
- Team Engine (production software provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Bodyguard tells the fictional story of David Budd, a heroic but volatile war veteran now working as a Specialist Protection Officer for the Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch of London's Metropolitan Police Service. When he is assigned to protect the ambitious and powerful Home Secretary Julia Montague, whose politics stand for everything he despises, Budd finds himself torn between his duty and beliefs. Responsible for her safety, is he actually her biggest threat? |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Keeley Hawes was on location in Greece filming 'The Durrells (2016)', during which time 'Bodyguard' opened to rave reviews on TV back home in the UK. It wasn't until she returned to London and brought her children to nearby Thorpe Amusement Park--where fans instantly recognized her on the park rides--that she fully realized the popularity of the series She had not anticipated that 'Bodyguard' would become arguably the biggest hit of her career. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #1.1 (2018). See more » |