Last Resort: Only Fools and Horses legend among star-studded mystery drama cast

TV fans have got a first glimpse of upcoming mystery drama Last Resort, which is set to hit UK screens on 5 next year. The channel has released an image from the show - which is going by a working title - featuring some of the much-loved actors starring in what is billed as a "deceptively dark tale of village life".

Viewers have been told the series follows retired librarian Gail (Caroline Quentin) as she takes her sister, Joy (Niamh Cusack), on a dream trip to an "idyllic holiday town". Joy is suffering from the early stages of dementia and wants to enjoy their time together, so brings along long-time friends Dee (Tessa Peake-Jones) and Charlie (Jason Watkins).

However, tragedy soon strikes in the community, with police being quick to declare an unfortunate accident - but is it so simple? The group don't think so and suspect foul play, which they then set out to prove.

"As old crimes surface and dark patterns emerge, the group of friends finds that this seemingly idyllic resort town – with its beach walks, pub lunches, and good-natured bickering – hides something far more sinister," a 5 spokesperson said. "Together they must piece together one devastating mystery and track down a killer who has been hunting in this close-knit coastal community and beyond."

As well as the host of iconic UK stars, Last Resort also stars Bronagh Waugh as Joy's daughter, Kate, and John Hannah as DI Simon Lund, and boasts a supporting cast featuring the likes of Cathy Belton, Ella Dacres, Chizzy Akudolu and Tadhg Murphy.

Set to premiere next year, Men Behaving Badly star Quentin said: "I'm thrilled to be on screen with two of my long-time favourite actors Tessa Peake-Jones and Jason Watkins. With the added joy of Bronagh, Niamh, and the rest of this brilliant cast, it's an unstoppable team. Matthew Thomas has created something moving, funny and terrifying. It's quite a ride."

Last Resort creator Thomas is also known for 5 thriller Missed Call, which starred Joanna Scanlan, while director Sean Ellis is coming from Orlando Bloom-led boxing flick The Cut.