BBC's Hope Street kills off main character Barry Pettigrew in latest episode

In the latest episode of BBC's "Hope Street," main character Barry Pettigrew, played by Des McAleer, has died after three years on the show. He was found unresponsive by his stepdaughter Marlene after a boating trip. This episode marks a significant change as the series has recently returned for its fourth season, which features a number of cast changes. Barry's death adds to the emotional weight of the show, which focuses on the lives of a Northern Irish police department and local residents. The fourth season has introduced new characters while writing out several key figures, including Jo Lipton, who left for Belfast in the previous episode. "Hope Street" airs Fridays at 2pm on BBC One.