The Rapture, a new psychological thriller filmed in Wales, will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Sunday, July 26. The series stars India Amarteifio (Queen Charlotte), Ruth Madeley (Doctor Who), Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones), and Ruth Jones (Gavin and Stacey).
Adapted from Liz Jensen's novel
The five-part series is adapted from Liz Jensen's bestselling novel about a teenager accused of killing her mother, who claims she has the ability to predict disasters. A trailer depicts Ruth Madeley as forensic psychologist Gabs Fox, who works at a high-security psychiatric institution where she meets 17-year-old Bethany, played by India Amarteifio.
Filmed across South Wales
The series was filmed across South Wales, including locations in Swansea, Maesteg, Porthcawl, and Port Talbot.
Synopsis and cast
A synopsis reveals: "Bethany was convicted of murdering her mother but claims she is innocent. She is estranged from her father Leonard (played by Sam Hazeldine), who is the charismatic leader of an influential religious movement. Bethany tells Gabs that she has psychic powers and can predict the future - but what will it take for Gabs to believe her? And if Bethany didn't kill her mother, then who did?"
The drama also stars Stephen Campbell Moore (The History Boys), Lisa Palfrey (Sex Education), Siena Kelly (Black Mirror), and Robert Rhodes (28 Years Later, House of the Dragon). The BBC has described it as "a high-stakes thriller which crackles with danger."
Producer and director comments
Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, said: "This thriller brings Liz Jensen's compelling novel to life with a truly talented cast led by the brilliant Ruth Madeley and India Amarteifio. The Rapture features two complicated and captivating characters, blended with a story of climate change, to create a gripping narrative and I can't wait for BBC viewers to see it."
Rebecca Durbin, series executive producer for Mammoth Screen, added: "The Rapture is a hugely powerful and entertaining female led drama, which is charged with timely, important and deeply resonant themes. The chemistry between Ruth and India is utterly compelling and their passion for the project is unrivalled - we cannot wait to bring it to the screen alongside the BBC and Creative Wales thanks to this phenomenal cast!"
The Rapture airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday, July 26, from 9pm.
