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INFORMER promises to thrill the viewers with a captivating storyline and a talented cast.

Here's everything you need to know about the drama's line-up...

 Informer is a brand new drama set to air on BBC One
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Informer is a brand new drama set to air on BBC OneCredit: BBC/Neal Street Productions

Who is in the cast of Informer?

The informer is BBC One's brand new drama full of mystery and thrill.

Here are the talented stars set to appear in the show.

Nabhaan Rizwan

 Nabhaan Rizwan will make his television debut on Informer
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Nabhaan Rizwan will make his television debut on InformerCredit: BBC/Neal Street Productions

Nabhaan will be taking on the leading role of Raza Shah in Informer, who is recruited as an undercover informant for the British counter-terrorism police.

His previous credits include Little Revolution for the Almeida Theatre and The Undergrowth for the Royal Court's The Boys Project.

This will be the young actor's television debut.

Nabhaan is on Instagram with the handle and describes himself as a poet, thespian and Martian in his bio section.

Bel Powley

 Bel Powley will play Holly Morten in the drama
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Bel Powley will play Holly Morten in the dramaCredit: BBC/Neal Street Productions

Bel Powley, born Isobel Dorothy Powley, is an English actress.

The Hammersmith native was born on March 7, 1992 - which makes her 26.

She is best known for playing the lead role of Minnie in The Diary of a Teenage Girl, Margaret in A Royal Night Out and the starring role in Carrie Pilby.

Bel will play the character Holly Morten in Informer.

Paddy Considine

 Paddy Considine, 45, is best known for his part in Peaky Blinders among many other things
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Paddy Considine, 45, is best known for his part in Peaky Blinders among many other thingsCredit: BBC/Neal Street Productions

Paddy is an actor, filmmaker and musician from Staffordshire.

He is 45-years-old as he was born on September 5, 1973.

The actor is famous for his roles in Dead Man's Shows, In America and Peaky Blinders.

Paddy will take on the role of Gabe Waters in the drama.

Jessica Raine

 Jessica Raine was born in Herefordshire
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Jessica Raine was born in HerefordshireCredit: BBC/Neal Street Productions

Jessica made a name for herself as the midwife Jenny Lee in the first three series of BBC One's Call the Midwife.

The Herefordshire native was born on May 20, 1982, making her 36.

The actress also appeared in Jericho, The Last Post and Patrick Melrose.

She will play Emily Waters in Informer.

Sharon D. Clarke

 Sharon D. Clarke has been in numerous West End musicals
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Sharon D. Clarke has been in numerous West End musicalsCredit: Getty - Contributor

Sharon is an English actress and singer best known as Holby City's Lola Griffin.

She was born in Enfield, London on August 12, 1966 - which makes her 52.

The actress has also taken on lead roles in numerous West End musicals and various television series.

Sharon will play Rose Asante in the thrilling drama.

Sunetra Sarker

 Sunetra Sarker, 45, will play Sadia Shar
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Sunetra Sarker, 45, will play Sadia SharCredit: BBC/Neal Street Productions

Sunetra is an English actress best known for her roles in Brookside, No Angels, Casualty and Ackley Bridge.

The 45-year-old was born on June 25, 1973, in Liverpool, Merseyside.

She will play Sadia Shar in the brand new BBC One series.

Roger Jean Nsegiyumva

 Roger Jean grew up in the UK but is from Rwanda
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Roger Jean grew up in the UK but is from RwandaCredit: BBC/Neal Street Productions

Roger is a Rwandan actor who grew up in Norfolk after fleeing from the Rwandan genocides.

The 24-year-old is known for his roles in Africa United. Sixteen, Armchair Detectives and Tomb Raider.

He will play Dadir Hassan in Informer.

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