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ANDREW GOWER on why he loves solving crimes with Sharon D Clarke

- TESS LAMACRAFT

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Super-sidekicks have been a staple of many mystery dramas over the years - and in 5's hit police procedural Ellis that role falls to DS Chet Harper. The dedicated crime-fighter (played by Outlander star Andrew Gower) always provides unwavering support to his formidable, yet empathetic, superior DCI Ellis (Sharon D Clarke) as she is parachuted into failing investigations across the north of England.

The duo continue learning more about each other's policing styles as the second series concludes its four-episode run this week with a two-part case revolving around the death of a university student, Abi Marshall (Lisa Ambalavanar), in the (fictional) village of Elmsly. Intrigued, TV Times brought Andrew, 36, in for questioning to find out more...

Fans of the show love the dynamic between Chet and DCI Ellis. What do you think makes them a perfect team?