Virdee
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Virdee is a six-part British crime thriller television series. It is adapted by A A Dhand from his own Bradford-set crime novel series. It stars Staz Nair and was produced by Magical Society for BBC One and BBC iPlayer. It was broadcast in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 10 February 2025.
Infobox
Genre
Crime thriller
Based on
City of Sinnersby A A Dhand
Screenplay by
A A Dhand
Starring
mw- Staz Nair Aysha Kala Nina Singh Vikash Bhai Kulvinder Ghir Sudha Bhuchar Danyal Ismail
Theme music composer
Hans Zimmer James Everingham
Composer
James Everingham
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Original language
English
No. of series
1
No. of episodes
6
Executive producers
Paul Trijbits A A Dhand
Producer
Stella Nwimo Himesh Kar
Production company
Magical Society
Network
BBC One
Release
10 February 2025 (2025-02-10)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Episode 1"
Directed by
Mark Tonderai
Written by
A A Dhand
Original release date
10 February 2025 (2025-02-10)
UK viewers(millions)
3.32
Detective Harry Virdee becomes deeply involved in the search for a missing teenager trapped in a county lines drug operation. After an impassioned plea from the boy's mother, Harry faces the temptation of stepping over a dangerous line.
Detective Harry Virdee becomes deeply involved in the search for a missing teenager trapped in a county lines drug operation. After an impassioned plea from the boy's mother, Harry faces the temptation of stepping over a dangerous line.
No.
Detective Harry Virdee becomes deeply involved in the search for a missing teenager trapped in a county lines drug operation. After an impassioned plea from the boy's mother, Harry faces the temptation of stepping over a dangerous line.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Episode 2"
Directed by
Mark Tonderai
Written by
A A Dhand
Original release date
17 February 2025 (2025-02-17)
UK viewers(millions)
2.69
A shocking murder shakes Bradford's criminal underworld, intensifying rival gang conflicts. Harry's investigation into the killer takes him to the victim's ex-boyfriend, where he uncovers the hidden facets of her life. At the same time, Saima takes a daring step to repair strained family relationships.
A shocking murder shakes Bradford's criminal underworld, intensifying rival gang conflicts. Harry's investigation into the killer takes him to the victim's ex-boyfriend, where he uncovers the hidden facets of her life. At the same time, Saima takes a daring step to repair strained family relationships.
No.
A shocking murder shakes Bradford's criminal underworld, intensifying rival gang conflicts. Harry's investigation into the killer takes him to the victim's ex-boyfriend, where he uncovers the hidden facets of her life. At the same time, Saima takes a daring step to repair strained family relationships.
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Episode 3"
Directed by
Mark Tonderai
Written by
A A DhandDanusia Samal
Original release date
24 February 2025 (2025-02-24)
UK viewers(millions)
N/A
As the community struggles to recover from the nightclub attack, the killer escalates their actions with a high-profile abduction. The case garners national attention, prompting the UK Crime Agency to intervene, casting doubt on Harry and Conway's positions in the investigation.
As the community struggles to recover from the nightclub attack, the killer escalates their actions with a high-profile abduction. The case garners national attention, prompting the UK Crime Agency to intervene, casting doubt on Harry and Conway's positions in the investigation.
No.
As the community struggles to recover from the nightclub attack, the killer escalates their actions with a high-profile abduction. The case garners national attention, prompting the UK Crime Agency to intervene, casting doubt on Harry and Conway's positions in the investigation.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Episode 4"
Directed by
Milad Alami
Written by
A A DhandNamsi Khan
Original release date
3 March 2025 (2025-03-03)
UK viewers(millions)
N/A
The killer raises the stakes, making it personal with a harrowing phone call to police headquarters that compels Harry to confront a painful memory from his past. Meanwhile, an unexpected revelation leads Saima to question everything she thought she knew about Harry and her brother.
The killer raises the stakes, making it personal with a harrowing phone call to police headquarters that compels Harry to confront a painful memory from his past. Meanwhile, an unexpected revelation leads Saima to question everything she thought she knew about Harry and her brother.
No.
The killer raises the stakes, making it personal with a harrowing phone call to police headquarters that compels Harry to confront a painful memory from his past. Meanwhile, an unexpected revelation leads Saima to question everything she thought she knew about Harry and her brother.
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Episode 5"
Directed by
Mo Ali
Written by
A A DhandNessa Muthy
Original release date
10 March 2025 (2025-03-10)
UK viewers(millions)
N/A
After Harry is hospitalised following a near-fatal attack, the killer reaches out to the police with a proposition. Meanwhile, Vasil sets his sights on Riaz, driven by a thirst for revenge. Saima, determined to investigate her brother, stumbles upon revelations far beyond her expectations.
After Harry is hospitalised following a near-fatal attack, the killer reaches out to the police with a proposition. Meanwhile, Vasil sets his sights on Riaz, driven by a thirst for revenge. Saima, determined to investigate her brother, stumbles upon revelations far beyond her expectations.
No.
After Harry is hospitalised following a near-fatal attack, the killer reaches out to the police with a proposition. Meanwhile, Vasil sets his sights on Riaz, driven by a thirst for revenge. Saima, determined to investigate her brother, stumbles upon revelations far beyond her expectations.
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Episode 6"
Directed by
Mo Ali
Written by
A A Dhand
Original release date
17 March 2025 (2025-03-17)
UK viewers(millions)
2.42
In a tense showdown with the killer, Harry faces an unthinkable dilemma. With time slipping away and options dwindling, Harry takes a bold gamble, paving the way for a devastating climax.
In a tense showdown with the killer, Harry faces an unthinkable dilemma. With time slipping away and options dwindling, Harry takes a bold gamble, paving the way for a devastating climax.
No.
In a tense showdown with the killer, Harry faces an unthinkable dilemma. With time slipping away and options dwindling, Harry takes a bold gamble, paving the way for a devastating climax.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers(millions) | |
| 1 | "Episode 1" | Mark Tonderai | A A Dhand | 10 February 2025 (2025-02-10) | 3.32 | |
| Detective Harry Virdee becomes deeply involved in the search for a missing teenager trapped in a county lines drug operation. After an impassioned plea from the boy's mother, Harry faces the temptation of stepping over a dangerous line. | ||||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Mark Tonderai | A A Dhand | 17 February 2025 (2025-02-17) | 2.69 | |
| A shocking murder shakes Bradford's criminal underworld, intensifying rival gang conflicts. Harry's investigation into the killer takes him to the victim's ex-boyfriend, where he uncovers the hidden facets of her life. At the same time, Saima takes a daring step to repair strained family relationships. | ||||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Mark Tonderai | A A DhandDanusia Samal | 24 February 2025 (2025-02-24) | N/A | |
| As the community struggles to recover from the nightclub attack, the killer escalates their actions with a high-profile abduction. The case garners national attention, prompting the UK Crime Agency to intervene, casting doubt on Harry and Conway's positions in the investigation. | ||||||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Milad Alami | A A DhandNamsi Khan | 3 March 2025 (2025-03-03) | N/A | |
| The killer raises the stakes, making it personal with a harrowing phone call to police headquarters that compels Harry to confront a painful memory from his past. Meanwhile, an unexpected revelation leads Saima to question everything she thought she knew about Harry and her brother. | ||||||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Mo Ali | A A DhandNessa Muthy | 10 March 2025 (2025-03-10) | N/A | |
| After Harry is hospitalised following a near-fatal attack, the killer reaches out to the police with a proposition. Meanwhile, Vasil sets his sights on Riaz, driven by a thirst for revenge. Saima, determined to investigate her brother, stumbles upon revelations far beyond her expectations. | ||||||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Mo Ali | A A Dhand | 17 March 2025 (2025-03-17) | 2.42 | |
| In a tense showdown with the killer, Harry faces an unthinkable dilemma. With time slipping away and options dwindling, Harry takes a bold gamble, paving the way for a devastating climax. | ||||||
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