The best David Morrissey shows to stream right now

If Tip Toe has reminded you what a fantastic actor David Morrissey is, you're not short of great shows to watch next.

Whether he's investigating murders in Sherwood, navigating political scandal in State of Play or showing off his comedic side in Daddy Issues, Morrissey has spent decades delivering memorable performances across some of Britain's biggest TV shows.
Here are the best David Morrissey shows to stream right now.

Tip Toe

Stream on Channel 4

Written by Russell T Davies, Tip Toe follows neighbours Leo and Clive, whose lives become increasingly entangled as tensions grow within their Manchester community. Exploring themes of identity, belonging and modern Britain, this really is the show everyoneeee is chatting about right now.

As Clive, Morrissey delivers a performance that avoids easy stereotypes, bringing depth and vulnerability to a character whose actions drive much of the story's conflict.

Sherwood

Stream on BBC iPlayer

Inspired by real events, Sherwood follows a shocking murder in a Nottinghamshire mining community, reopening old wounds and divisions that have lingered since the miners' strike. The acclaimed British crime drama brings mystery, politics and family tensions alllll together into one unmissable watch.

Morrissey leads the series as DCS Ian St Clair, bringing warmth, empathy and quiet authority to a detective trying to uncover the truth while holding a fractured community together.

Daddy Issues

Stream on BBC iPlayer

If you're used to seeing Morrissey in serious dramas, Daddy Issues mighttt just surprise you. When Gemma unexpectedly finds herself pregnant after a one-night stand, she's forced to rely on the last person she ever expected: her chaotic and unreliable father, Malcolm.

Best known for intense dramatic roles, Morrissey shows off his comedic side as a dad who means well but very rarely gets things right.

The Long Shadow

Watch now on ITVX

This acclaimed drama chronicles the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper and the devastating impact the case had on victims, families and investigators. Rather than focusing solely on the killer, the series shines a light on the lives forever changed by the crimes.

Morrissey delivers a deeply human performance as senior detective George Oldfield, capturing the immense pressure surrounding one of Britain's most infamous investigations.

Gone

Watch now on ITVX

This thriller follows respected headteacher Michael Kerrigan, whose life is turned upside down when he becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of his wife. As suspicion grows and secrets simmer to the surface, the search for the truth becomes a dangerous game where every answer threatens to unravel even deeper lies. 
David Morrissey is excellent as Michael, keeping viewers guessing throughout. Balancing vulnerability, grief and suspicion, he delivers a performance that sits at the heart of the drama's twists and tension.

Thorne

Available now on ITVX

Based on Mark Billingham's bestselling novels, Thorne follows DI Tom Thorne as he investigates a series of disturbing crimes, from a serial killer targeting vulnerable women to a deadly revenge plot. It's a classic British crime drama.

Morrissey is perfectly cast as the sharp but troubled detective, giving Thorne emotional complexity that really brings the character to life.

State of Play

Available to stream on U

When the death of a young researcher becomes linked to a rising politician, journalists uncover a web of scandal, corruption and political intrigue. The BAFTA-winning thriller remains one of the defining British dramas of the 2000s.

Morrissey excelssss as MP Stephen Collins, bringing charisma and vulnerability to a man whose personal and professional lives begin to spectacularly unravel.

Britannia

Set in 43 AD, Britannia throws you into a world of warring Celtic tribes, powerful Druids, ancient prophecies and invading Roman armies. As magic, myth and political power collide, the fate of Britain hangs in the balance, creating a fantasy-infused historical drama!

David Morrissey is brilliant as Roman general Aulus Plautius, who begins the series as a calculating military leader determined to conquer Britain at any cost. But as the story unfolds, Aulus finds himself wrestling with questions of fate, religion and his own sense of identity, creating one of the show's most fascinating character arcs.

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