New cast additions include Sarah Parish, Roy Hudd and former Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondalgh who will play the victim at the centre of the assault. victim.
While the first two instalments focused on the murder of young Danny Latimer, season three will focus on a sexual assault investigation.
The first trailer for the third and final season of ITV crime mystery Broadchurch teases more doom and gloom for residents of the fictional town.
“That for me is an interesting take on it,” Hesmondalgh said. this isn’t an act of sexual desire it is an act of violence.”