Crookhaven

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2026

Children's
Drama

Summary

Drama based on JJ Arcanjo's series of novels about a teenage pickpocket inducted into a school for thieves and taught to use his skills for good

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6.4/10

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Streaming

BBC iPlayer

Credits

Cast

rolenameGabriel AveryLucas LeachPenelope LockettCarmel LaniadoAmira DhawanLeila KhanAde OkoroAmari BacchusEde OkoroSani ThaboJia OuAerona ShiCaspian LockettDougray ScottLeonTi BarbosaErasmus SismanKeith AllenEdgar DelacombeCharlie Mann

Crew

rolenameWriterJustin Young

Seasons

Latest season

Season 1

Special episodes

News & features about Crookhaven

Death in Paradise writer's Crookhaven adaptation casts Adolescence, Heartstopper and Vigil stars

The new series is adapted from the popular children's book series by JJ Arcanjo.
Dougary Scott reveals experience of acting opposite his real-life wife on Crookhaven

For his latest role as the head of a crooks academy, Dougray Scott stars opposite his wife Claire Forlani.

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Heartstopper Forever cast: New and returning actors in Netflix finale

It's time to catch up with Nick, Charlie and their amazing friends – one last time.