Nina Toussaint-White plays a witness to a terrible murder in Witness No. 3, which has landed on Netflix and instantly gripped viewers, climbing straight to the number one spot.

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The crime-drama initially aired on Channel 5 last year, but is now reaching a whole new audience.

Jodie (Toussaint-White) is a single mother whose life is turned upside down when she inadvertently becomes a key witness to a crime, forcing her to enter police protection and leading to a tense finale.

Sion Daniel Young co-stars as PC Ivan Barkas, the officer who must protect Jodie before she testifies before a court. Also co-starring is The Royle Family's Sue Johnston as Cathy, Jodie's mother.

But who else appears in the series? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast and characters of Witness No. 3.

Witness No. 3 cast

Nina Toussaint-White plays Jodie

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Nina Toussaint-White as Jodie in Witness No. 3 Channel 5/ ViaCom

Who is Jodie? A single mother and salon-owner who witnesses a murder.

Where have I seen Nina Toussaint-White before? She's best known for her role as DS Louise Rayburn in Bodyguard, but she has also starred in the recent The Sister (as Jacki), The Feed, GameFace, Uncle, Emmerdale, and Switch, among other projects.

Clare Dunne plays Detective Whelan

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Nina Toussaint-White as Jodie and Clare Dunne as Whelan in Witness No. 3 ViaCom

Who is Detective Whelan? An officer investigating the central murder that Jodie witnessed.

Where have I seen Clare Dunne before? The actress has starred in Kin, The Last Duel, Herself, and Spider-Man: Far from Home.

Sion Daniel Young plays PC Ivan Barkas

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Sion Daniel Young plays Ivan in Witness No 3 Channel 5

Who is PC Ivan Barkas? The police officer assigned to protect Jodie.

Where have I seen Sion Daniel Young before? He's known for Keeping Faith (as Gareth), Deceit, Doc Martin, Hinterland, Private Peaceful, Casualty, and The Left Behind.

Cole Martin plays Kyle

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Cole Martin as Kyle in Witness No 3 Channel 5

Who is Kyle? Jodie's son.

Where have I seen Cole Martin before? The young newcomer has previously starred in Small Axe (as a school pupil), and the upcoming My Name Is Leon.

Ruaridh Mollica plays Po

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Ruaridh Mollica as Po in Witness No 3 Channel 5

Who is Po? A gang member who attempts to intimidate Jodie following the murder.

Where have I seen Ruaridh Mollica before? He's appeared in the likes of Tell It To The Bees, and Case Histories.

Sue Johnston plays Cathy

Who is Cathy? Jodie's mother.

Where have I seen Sue Johnston before? She's perhaps best known for playing Barbara Royle in The Role Family, but she's also starred in the likes of Downton Abbey, Waking the Dead, Time, Help, The Cockfields, Hold the Sunset, Kiri, The Good Karma Hospital, and more.

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Molly MossTrends Writer

Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.

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