BBC ONE is known for its top detective drama and High Country is no different. The Australian series has already proved a big hit in its home country, and now it has arrived on the BBC. 6 BBC’s Australian drama High Country follows the mysterious disappearance of five people Credit: BBC What is BBC's crime drama High Country about? A fictional story inspired by true events, High Country is an eight-part thriller.
The Australian series revolves around detective Andrea Whitford, who is transferred to the Victorian High Country. She is then thrust into a baffling mystery of five people who have vanished into the wilderness. Through an edge-of-the-seat, high-stakes investigation, Andie uncovers a complex web involving murder, deceit and revenge.
Who stars in High Country? Leah Purcell as Andrea 'Andie' Whitford 6 Leah Purcell is High Country's leading lady Credit: BBC Leah Purcell takes on the lead role of Andrea "Andie" Whitford. Her character is a detective from the city who is transferred to the small town of Brokenridge. Speaking about the role, actress Leah said: "Andie's a fearless woman, but also there's a vulnerability to her, which is nice .
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