The Walk-In: Release date and latest news for Stephen Graham drama
Stephen Graham's new ITV drama is based on a true story.
The Walk-In has landed on Netflix two years after it first aired on ITV.
The true crime drama tells the true story of Neo-nazi turned anti-fascist Matthew Collins, played by Stephen Graham, examining how Collins worked with anti-fascist organisation Hope Not Hate to send moles – known as walk-ins – into far-right organisations.
The Walk-In began airing on ITV on Monday 3rd October 2022, with the series made up of five episodes.
Read on for everything you need to know about the drama.
The Walk-In release date and how to watch
The Walk-In became available to watch on Netflix on Monday 1st December.
The drama is also still available to watch on ITVX in full.
What is The Walk-In about?
The official synopsis for The Walk-In says: "Stephen Graham takes the leading role, of activist Matthew Collins, a reformed Neo-Nazi, now working as a bona fide journalist for the anti-racist organisation, Hope not Hate.
"Written by Oscar nominated and BAFTA multi award-winning screenwriter, Jeff Pope, the drama is an explosive state-of-the-world series that explores some of the most critical and relevant issues of modern times including racism, freedom of speech and terrorism.
"It’s a thought-provoking, conscience stirring drama which poses timeless questions - What makes people fear and hate those who are different from themselves? Can someone’s view of the world be fundamentally changed?"
Who stars in The Walk-In alongside Stephen Graham?
Actor Stephen Graham, who is known for films such as Boiling Point and series including Line of Duty, plays Matthew Collins, while the rest of the cast includes actors such as Jason Flemyng (Pennyworth) and Dean-Charles Chapman (Game of Thrones). The series also stars Andrew Ellis (This Is Going to Hurt), who reunites with Graham after they appeared together in This Is England.
Here's the full cast list announced so far for The Walk-In:
- Stephen Graham as Matthew Collins
- Jason Flemyng as Nick
- Dean-Charles Chapman as Jack
- Leanne Best as Alison
- Andrew Ellis as Robbie
- Christopher Coghill as Chris
- Shvorne Marks as Brenda
- Bobby Schofield as Matt
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The Walk-In trailer
You can watch the full trailer for The Walk-In right here, now.
The Walk-In is available to watch on Netflix – sign up from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. The drama is also available to watch on ITVX.
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Authors
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
