By Danni King,Matt LLoyd

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A new Channel 4 thriller has been announced, with former Death in Paradise star Ralf Little taking the lead role. Hunting Alice Bell is a forthcoming six-part psychological thriller crafted by David Baddiel alongside Peter Bradshaw, with Paul Walker directing all episodes. Ralf, known for his portrayal of DI Neville Parker in Death in Paradise, will take on the character of Graham Hunter in the series, joined by Nightsleeper’s Alex Roach as Fran, and Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington in the role of Julie. READ MORE: Morrisons aims to ‘revolutionise’ shopping as plans to change trolleys revealed Additionally, MobLand’s Emily Barber has been signed up as Vanessa, with God’s Creatures star Toni O’Rourke playing Ros and Halo’s Christina Bennington taking on Charlotte. The Lazarus Project’s Rudi Dharmalingam will portray Nick, whilst Mission Impossible actor Simon Pegg assumes the role of Dr Jason Nash, reports the Express . Hunting Alice Bell has been described as a thriller “built around a whodunnit” packed with family drama and social commentary. The series delves into themes of misogyny and justice, and is “stuffed with cliffhangers” as characters attempt to uncover Alice Bell’s true identity. The complete synopsis says: “Alice Bell is a former nurse, and also the lover, and accomplice, of a notorious anaesthetist serial killer. ” She is presently living in Britain under a new identity. “When, online, Fran Da Silva is accused of being Alice Bell, her happy family life implodes in a wave of mob hate. “Then she discovers she’s not the only woman to suffer this fate. “Fran and the other accused women band together to fight back and clear their names. “But as they battle to prove their innocence, what if one of the group is lying – and is the real Alice Bell…?”. Co-creator and lead writer David Baddiel explained: “The idea for Hunting Alice Bell was originally inspired by real cases of women in the UK becoming terrorised by the local population after suspicions start of them being various national hate figures, secretly living in the community. “Over time it developed into a six part drama, and more focussed on the way that this kind of destructive rumour-mongering, which can incite riots and mob rage, is now intensified by social media.” He continued: “Technology has created a whole new spin on the idea of mistaken identity. “We are told that in the present culture anyone can be who they want to be. “But that also means that anyone can have who they are taken away from them: the hive mind can decide who you are. “This happens to the five women in Hunting Alice Bell: in a world where identity is very fluid, they have lost control of theirs.” Meanwhile, Rachel Gesua, producer at Clapperboard Studios, commented: “Hunting Alice Bell is a story for our times, exploring what happens when the online mob come for a group of ordinary women and the devastating effect that can have. “David, Peter and the writing team have created a bold and provocative drama, brimming with unforgettable characters and brought to life by the most extraordinary cast. “We are thrilled to be working with the team at Channel 4 and Sphere Abacus on such a compelling drama.” The release date for Hunting Alice Bell remains under wraps.