Rose Ayling-Ellis to star in ITV crime drama ‘Code of Silence’

Rose Ayling-Ellis leads the cast of a brand-new six-part crime drama for ITV.

Code of Silence stars Ayling-Ellis as Deaf catering worker, Alison Woods, who is plunged into a new and exhilarating world when DC Ashleigh Francis calls on her to lip read the conversations of some dangerous criminals.

Alison’s interpretation of the gang’s clandestine meetings quickly become key to unlocking the police investigation. But her feelings about the case become complicated when she finds herself drawn to Liam, one of the main suspects.

Ayling-Ellis, whose previous credits include EastEnders, Summer of Rockets and Casualty, said:

“I am so thrilled to be coming on board for Code of Silence and to get to work with the incredible team at Mammoth Screen. When I first read Catherine Moulton’s script it was obvious that her first-hand experiences and understanding has enabled her to write a truly authentic character and I knew I had to be a part of this project. I am so delighted ITV are as excited as we are to bring this to life and I can’t wait to get to started!”

The drama was created and written by Catherine Moulton and will be produced by Mammoth Screen. It will premiere on ITV1 and be available for streaming on ITVX