The Bay’s Morven Christie has a famous pop star boyfriend – and they’ve been secretly dating for over a year

ACTRESS Morven Christie has been winning over audiences for her portrayal as DS Lisa Armstrong in ITV's new drama The Bay.

Away from the cameras, the Scottish star has been enjoying a happy personal life with Chvrches musician Iain Cook, 44, who she's been dating for over a year.

The 37-year-old actress, who has also starred in The A Word, Doctor Who and The Replacement, first teased at their blossoming romance in January 2018, by referencing their first date on Instagram.

Although coy in the beginning, Morven's Instagram is littered with photos with the music star, joining him at TV appearances, festival performances and then away from the spotlight enjoying weekends in the countryside.

The ITV actress shy's away from discussing her personal life and hasn't mentioned her romance in interviews.

Equally supportive of her career, Ian, who is also a Glasgow native, urged his social media followers to tune into his other half on the ITV drama.

Sharing a promo shot of The Bay, he said: "The Bay - itv March 20th 9pm. Get it watched! So excited and proud of @morvchristie hashtag WatchingTheDetectives".

The electronic artist Ian paid tribute to Morven in December as they celebrated their first anniversary together.

Sharing a sweet black and white selfie of themselves together, he wrote: "A year ago today I went on a first date with this lady.

"She amazes and inspires me aw the time. Happy Holiday to you all. X"

The Scottish musician formed CHVRCHES with pal Martin Doherty and singer Lauren Mayberry in 2011.

Iain and Martin got to know each other while students at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.

After University, the pair formed alternative rock group Aereogramme in 1998. However, they disbanded nine years later in 2007.

Still hungry to create music, they went on to form the electronic group four years later after asking singer Lauren to come onboard.

The group made their big breakthrough with their debut studio album, The Bones of What You Believe, in 2013.

Since then, they have been nominated for a Brit Award in 2015 for British Breakthrough Act and have been in the running for two NME awards, Best New Band in 2014 and Best British Band in 2015.

They released their third album, Love Is Dead, in May 2018.

The Grantchester actress was previously married to Scottish director and writer Scott Graham.

The pair tied the knot in February 2012 but sadly parted ways three years later.