Cooper & Fry is the brand new detective drama from Channel 5 . The series is an adaptation of the beloved Stephen Booth books and follows two mismatched young detectives, affable local Ben Cooper, played by Coronation Street and Downton Abbey star, Robert James-Collier and guarded newcomer Diane Fry, played by Mandip Gill, known for Doctor Who and Hollyoaks.

The series is set in the mystery-shrouded Peak District in Derbyshire , specifically in the fictional town of Edendale where local folklore is rife. The series sees Mandip's character Diane Fry move from Leeds to the countryside to work alongside Ben Cooper.

Speaking about the importance of the supernatural element and the setting of the series, Robert, who plays Cooper, said: "As beautiful as the Peak District is, it’s also fore

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