I, Jack Wright is a gripping new BBC One whodunnit drama starring Nikki Amuka-Bird and John Simm. The murder mystery series originally debuted in April 2025 on U&Alibi but has since been acquired by the BBC, which will re-air series one and has already commissioned series two, currently in production.
When does I, Jack Wright start on BBC One?
I, Jack Wright launches on BBC One on Sunday, July 12, at 9:15pm. The BBC will air a double bill, with episodes one and two broadcast back to back. Subsequent episodes air on Monday, July 13 (episodes three and four) and the final two episodes will follow later in the week.
What is I, Jack Wright about?
The synopsis reads: "I, Jack Wright is a propulsive whodunnit with family secrets at its core. The apparent death by suicide of high-powered businessman Jack Wright sends shockwaves through his family, leaving a mystery that pits greed, loyalty and suspicion against one another. As his many wives and children fight over the remains of his estate, a dogged police detective investigates – and uncovers the shocking truth about this well-heeled clan."
The series was penned by Chris Lang, the writer behind Unforgotten, Innocent, and The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe.
I, Jack Wright cast list
The ensemble cast includes:
- Nikki Amuka-Bird as Sally Wright – known for Torchwood, Silent Witness, Luther, Death in Paradise, Inside No 9, Doctor Who, Hard Sun, Avenue 5, and Citadel.
- John Simm as Gray Wright – best known for playing the Master in Doctor Who, detective Sam Tyler in Life on Mars, and detective Roy Grace in ITV's Grace.
- Gemma Jones as Rose Wright – featured in Spooks, Merlin, Death in Paradise, Unforgotten, Gentleman Jack, and films including Sense and Sensibility, the Bridget Jones franchise, and Harry Potter.
- Trevor Eve as Jack Wright – recognised for Shoestring, Waking the Dead, Unforgotten, and Strike Back.
- Daniel Rigby as John Wright – known for portraying Eric Morecambe in the 2011 BBC television film Eric and Ernie, and appearances in Flowers and Summerwater.
- Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as Emily Wright
- Rakhee Thakrar as Laura Johnstone
- Harry Lloyd as DCI Hector Morgan
- Zoë Tapper as Georgia Wright
- Liz Kingsman as DC Katie Jones
- James Fleet as Bobby
- Sabrina Bartlett as Bella
- Percelle Ascott as Reuben
How many episodes of I, Jack Wright are there?
The series comprises six episodes in total. The first two instalments air on Sunday, July 12, while episodes three and four broadcast on Monday, July 13. The schedule for the final two episodes will be announced.
Where was I, Jack Wright filmed?
The drama was shot in London (particularly Holborn and Lincoln's Inn Fields), Paris, and Hertfordshire. The principal family residence, Marston House, was filmed at the Mansion House North Mymms Park.
I, Jack Wright starts on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday, July 12 at 9:15pm.
