Episode 3

Episode 3
Series 1, Episode 3
Air date	Jan 21, 2017 (UK) Jan 24, 2017 (US)
Written by	Steven Knight
Directed by	Kristoffer Nyholm
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Episode 3 is the third of eight episodes of Series 1, a period drama miniseries originally broadcast on January 21, 2017 on BBC One, and January 24, 2017 on FX.

Synopsis

James Delaney finds himself alone with the mysterious Dr Dumbarton, discovering an unlikely new ally. With enemies lurking in every corner, James decides only radical action and perilous affiliations will be able to safeguard him from those intent on his demise. As he works to prevent further attempts on his life, James realises there are other softer options - people close by - that his enemies may choose to destroy in his place.

Cast

Starring Tom Hardy as James Delaney Oona Chaplin as Zilpha Geary David Hayman as Brace Michael Kelly as Dr. Dumbarton Jonathan Pryce as Sir Stuart Strange Jefferson Hall as Thorne Geary Jessie Buckley as Lorna Bow Guest Starring Ruby-May Martinwood as Winter Jason Watkins as Solomon Coop Mark Gatiss as Prince Regent Stephen Graham as Atticus Scroobius Pip as French Bill Nicholas Woodeson as Robert Thoyt Richard Dixon as John Pettifer Leo Bill as Benjamin Wilton Edward Hogg as Michael Godfrey Danny Ligairi as Martinez

Co-Starring Edward Fox as Horace Delaney Lewis Lloyd as Temple Donovan Louie as The Malay Evelyn Van Marle as Mudlark Girl Alfie Mackay as Mudlark Boy Fiona Skinner as Brighton Ben Moor as Thoyt's Assistant James Greaves as Strange's Clerk Jonathan Milshaw as Footman Sarah Thom as Stage Maid Brian Nickels as Luis Pearl Appleby as Nerissa Sam Parks as Audience Member Clare Foster as Maria Nicholas Blane as Duke of Richmond Gary Douglas as Butcher Martyn Mayger as Gent at Theatre Lachlan Moyle as East India Company Director

Gallery

• Promotional Stills
• Screencaps

Videos

Taboo Season 1 Ep. 3 Trailer FX

Taboo Episode 3 Trailer - BBC One

James forbids Lorna to do her performance - Taboo Episode 3 Preview - BBC One

Trivia

• The actors at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane were heckled during a performance of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare; Specifically, Act I, Scene II.