BBC thriller Wolf tells a gripping tale.

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Based on Mo Hayder’s acclaimed Jack Caffery novels, the series follows DI Jack Caffery (The Midwich Cuckoos star Ukweli Roach), a police officer who grows obsessed with the neighbour he is certain murdered his 10 year-old brother in the '90s.

Meanwhile, in a parallel plot line, the Anchor-Ferrers family find themselves the victims of a psychopath’s evil games.

Over the course of the six episodes the two narratives inevitably collide, and a thrilling ride ensues.

Alongside Ukweli Roach, the show's cast also features major stars including Sacha Dhawan, Iwan Rheon, Juliet Stevenson and Owen Teale. Read on for everything you need to know about Wolf on BBC One.

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Wolf release date: When is it coming to BBC One?

Ukweli Roach as Jack Caffery in Wolf
Ukweli Roach as Jack Caffery in Wolf. BBC

The series is now available to stream in full on BBC iPlayer.

The first episode of Wolf aired on Monday 31st July at 9pm on BBC One.

New episodes are set to air on Mondays and Tuesdays until all six episodes have aired.

What is Wolf about?

Honey (Sacha Dhawan) and Molina (Iwan Rheon) in Wolf
Honey (Sacha Dhawan) and Molina (Iwan Rheon) in Wolf. BBC/Hartswood Films Ltd/Simon Ridgway

Wolf is based on Mo Hayder’s acclaimed Jack Caffery novels, being named after the last novel in the seven-part series which was released in 2014.

The books have been adapted by Suspicion writer Megan Gallagher, while the series has been produced by Hartswood Films (The Devil’s Hour, Inside Man) and APC Studios (The Light In The Hall).

The official synopsis for the series says: "DI Jack Caffery is a young detective beset by nightmares. Obsessed with the neighbour he believes murdered his 10 year-old brother in the '90s, Jack finds himself trying to right the wrongs of others - but at what cost?

"In an isolated house in Monmouthshire, the wealthy Anchor-Ferrers family find themselves the victims of a psychopath’s cruel games, trapped and terrorised. When the two narratives collide, it’s a thrilling, nail-biting, and deeply disturbing race against time."

Who stars in Wolf alongside Ukweli Roach?

Juliet Stevenson and Owen Teale as Matilda and Oliver Anchor-Ferrers in Wolf
Juliet Stevenson and Owen Teale as Matilda and Oliver Anchor-Ferrers in Wolf. BBC

The cast of Wolf is led by The Midwich Cuckoos star Ukweli Roach, while Doctor Who’s Sacha Dhawan and Game of Thrones star Iwan Rheon both also take on major roles.

The rest of the main cast is filled out by Sian Reese-Williams (Line of Duty), Juliet Stevenson (Secret Invasion), Owen Teale (The Rig) and Annes Elwy (The Light in the Hall).

You can find a full list of the main cast for the series here:

  • Ukweli Roach as DI Jack Caffery
  • Sacha Dhawan as Honey
  • Iwan Rheon as Molina
  • Sian Reese-Williams as DI Lincoln
  • Juliet Stevenson as Matilda Anchor-Ferrers
  • Owen Teale as Oliver Anchor-Ferrers
  • Annes Elwy as Lucia Anchor-Ferrers

Wolf trailer

You can watch the full trailer for Wolf right here:

Wolf will be released on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 9pm on Monday 31st July.

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