Filming Underway on ‘Unforgotten’ Season 7: A Chilling New Cold Case Unearthed in London

The wait is finally over for fans of gripping British crime drama. Production has officially begun on Season 7 of ITV’s acclaimed series Unforgotten, with stars Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sinéad Keenan reprising their roles as the compassionate detective duo DI Sunny Khan and DCI Jess James. Created and written by Chris Lang, the multi-award-winning show continues its tradition of exploring cold cases that expose buried secrets, fractured lives, and profound moral questions.

The new season opens with a disturbing discovery: human remains concealed in the crawl space of a house in Ladbroke Grove, West London. Forensic analysis reveals the body belongs to a child, deliberately hidden for several years. What begins as a routine investigation quickly turns deeply personal for the team when DNA evidence links the victim to a previously closed historic case, forcing Sunny and Jess to reopen old wounds and confront long-suppressed truths.

As always, Unforgotten promises layered storytelling that delves beyond the crime itself, examining the emotional fallout for victims’ families, suspects, and investigators alike. Previous seasons have drawn massive audiences—Season 6 attracted over 9 million viewers—solidifying the series as one of Britain’s most emotionally resonant procedurals. Directed once again by Andy Wilson, who has helmed every episode since the show’s 2015 debut, Season 7 will film across diverse UK locations, including central London, the coastal town of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, Coventry, Halifax, and even Reading Prison.

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Returning leads Bhaskar and Keenan bring their signature chemistry to the forefront. Bhaskar’s quietly determined Sunny Khan and Keenan’s steely yet empathetic Jess James have become fan favorites for their nuanced partnership and personal struggles. The core police team reassembles, including Jordan Long as DS Murray Boulting, Carolina Main as DS Fran Lingley, Pippa Nixon as DC Kaz Willets, and Georgia Mackenzie as pathologist Dr. Leanne Balcombe. Familiar faces from Jess’s personal life also return: Andrew Lancel as her ex-husband Steve and Kate Robbins as her mother Kate.

This season introduces a powerhouse guest cast, headlined by Sophie Rundle (After the Flood, Gentleman Jack, Peaky Blinders) as troubled social worker Mary Brock. Julian Rhind-Tutt (The Reckoning, Kill Jackie) portrays struggling addict Hugh Swafham, while Paul Kaye (Game of Thrones, The Hack) adds intensity to the ensemble. Additional new faces include Kirsty J Curtis (Joan, Harlots) as respected inmate Lacee Cook, Natalie Simpson (Trigger Point, Outlander) as tenacious journalist Ruby Allenford, Jo Hartley (Adolescence, Passenger), Nicholas Burns (Black Mirror, The Serpent Queen), and others such as Ben Bailey Smith, Dominic Coleman, David Fynn, India Brown, and Sonya Nisa.

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The announcement, made jointly by ITV, PBS’s MASTERPIECE, and production company Mainstreet Pictures on January 26, 2026, included behind-the-scenes glimpses from the read-through, showcasing the cast’s excitement. Executive producers Sally Haynes and Guy de Glanville praised the “powerful and deeply emotional story” crafted by Lang, highlighting the stellar performances expected from the ensemble.

Unforgotten has long stood out in the crowded crime genre for its refusal to sensationalize tragedy. Instead, it humanizes every character touched by the case—victims, perpetrators, and those in between—creating narratives that linger long after the credits roll. With real-world parallels to unresolved injustices and the enduring impact of past crimes, Season 7 is poised to deliver another haunting chapter.

No premiere date has been confirmed yet, but the series will air on ITV and stream on ITVX in the UK, with PBS MASTERPIECE handling U.S. distribution. As the tagline teases: “One body. Countless secrets. And a truth that could change everything.” The past refuses to stay buried— and audiences are ready to dig.

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