Sheridan Smith in ITV's The Widower

Sheridan Smith has been cast in upcoming ITV drama The Widower alongside John Hannah, Alex Ferns, Scott Ainslie, Paul Blair, Kate Fleetwood, Kate Arneil, Alan Convy, Ian Cairns and Reece Shearsmith.

The Widower is written by Neil McKay (who wrote Bafta-winning drama Appropriate Adult) and tells the true story of Malcolm Webster who was convicted of murdering his first wife and later attempting to murder his second wife.

It will comprise of three one-hour episodes, which are being directed by Paul Whittington.