Will there be a second season of Traces? Yes, Alibi has announced that Traces will return for another six-part run later in 2021.

Will there be a Traces season 2?

The crime drama will return to Alibi soon. Martin Compston might not have lasted long in BBC One drama Vigil – but he's set to have a more substantial role in the second season of Traces, which returns to Alibi early next year.

Do Emma and Daniel end up together in Traces?

The series ended with Daniel and Emma back together and romantically involved.

Is Val McDermid in Traces?

Martin Compston and Molly Windsor lead the cast of the forensic drama, written by Amelia Bullmore based on an original idea by best-selling crime writer Val McDermid. Traces is a female-led dark crime thriller that originally aired on Alibi in December 2019 - and now it's getting a prime-time run on the BBC.

Is Traces a true story?

Dundee is the star of a brand new crime drama series, Traces, based on an original idea by best-selling crime writer Val McDermid. ... Marie Monroe (Carly Anderson) was murdered when Emma was seven, her body discovered on Dundee Law and no-one has ever been convicted.

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Which Val McDermid book is Traces based on?

Traces is a suspense-filled crime thriller based on an original idea by best-selling crime writer Val McDermid (Wire In The Blood, A Place Of Execution), written by Amelia Bullmore (Scott & Bailey, This Life) and set in the world of forensic science in Dundee, Scotland.

What is the mooc in traces?

Traces also features a MOOC as a basic plot device. ... As part of her induction she undertakes a MOOC, which is designed and delivered by senior staff in the lab, only to discover that it involves a case study which closely resembles the murder of her own mother some 18 years before.

Where was BBC traces filmed?

Traces is set in and around Dundee, but the majority of the series was filmed in Manchester, England.

Is Daniel a bad guy in traces?

But unlike some of the characters in Traces, he's actually a nice guy. ' The romance with Emma helps Daniel take his mind off his guilt, and their relationship develops as she moves closer to finding her mother's killer. Key to solving the crime – and key to the drama as a whole – is forensic evidence.

Why was Marie killed in traces?

A footprint was discovered in the dirt as well as a hyoid bone and other remains which belonged to Marie. Neil McKinven (Michael Nardone) realised a saw was used to cut up the bones but a knife was instead used on the flesh. The hyoid bone was broken so it was thought Marie was strangled before she died.

Who plays Daniel Mcafee in traces?

Martin Compston as Daniel

Martin is best known as Steve Arnott in Line of Duty but he has also starred in Monarch of the Glen, Mary Queen of Scots, Silent Witness, Death in Paradise, In Plain Sight and Victoria. He also recently played Dan in ITV drama The Nest.

Who plays Phil Mcafee wife in traces?

In Traces, Mrs MacAfee is played by actress Stella Gonet.

Is there a season 7 for line of duty?

Line of Duty WILL return for season 7, it is being reported. The smash hit BBC show was thought to end with the sixth series but after a disappointing finale to many fans, bosses are now reportedly planning for a new run of episodes.

Who plays DS Arnott?

Line of Duty fans have been left flabbergasted after discovering that actor Martin Compston is Scottish. Compston has played DI Steve Arnott on the blockbuster police drama since 2012, all the while disguising his natural accent.

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When was Dundee traces filmed?

In the summer of 2019, the series' cast and crew were spotted filming in Dundee's city centre.

What is the new Martin Compston drama?

Martin Compston is returning to his Scottish roots as he stars in new drama, The Rig, set in the North Sea. The plot revolves around Kishorn Bravo oil rig and will reportedly focus on climate change and include explosions.

How do I watch traces?

Currently you are able to watch "Traces" streaming on Sky Go, BBC iPlayer, Virgin TV Go or buy it as download on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Sky Store.

What does Sifa stand for in Scotland?

Traces is set in Scotland and explores the world of SIFA, the Scottish Institute of Forensic Science. The drama follows female characters – Emma Hedges, Prof.

What is Sifa Scotland?

Set in Scotland and exploring the world of SIFA, the Scottish Institute of Forensic Science, Traces introduces us to three compelling and very different female characters – Emma Hedges, Prof. ... Kathy Torrance – who together will use the rigors of forensics to uncover the truth about an unsolved murder case.

What TV series did Val McDermid write?

The TV series…

Wire in the Blood was a British crime drama television series, created and produced by Coastal Productions for the ITV network that ran from 2002 to 2009. The series is based on characters created by Val McDermid: a university clinical psychologist, Dr.

How many seasons of Traces are there?

News of the second season of Traces emerged in September 2020, when the series was renewed by Alibi. The show follows three female forensic experts who work together to solve a murder case. No official release date has been given for season two yet, but it is likely to be made up of six episodes.