BBC audiences searching for their next gripping thriller should tune in tonight (Saturday, 23 May) as Two Weeks In August premieres on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm. Penned by Sally4Ever creator Catherine Shepherd, the fresh 'witty and painfully relatable' drama boasts an impressive ensemble and chronicles a reunion holiday amongst a circle of friends.
Plot Overview
The official synopsis reveals: 'Set in Greece, Two Weeks in August tells the story of a woman who goes on holiday with her family and friends to rediscover joy in her life. But, here in paradise, what starts with an illicit kiss quickly turns the dream vacation into a nightmare.' Zoe begins to act on her deepest desires, and the holiday she hoped for becomes a reckoning for a group of adults who refuse to grow up. When they discover they are trapped on the island and face real life-or-death situations, the group soon turn on each other to find out who is to blame. The synopsis adds: 'Is Zoe responsible for the drama and destruction around her, or, as heaven turns to hell, are bigger forces at play? We are in Greece after all, the land of the ancient Gods...'
Star-Studded Cast
Jessica Raine headlines the cast as Zoe. The 43-year-old actress, best known for portraying Nurse Jennifer Lee in Call the Midwife, has also appeared in Patrick Melrose and The Devil's Hour.
Damien Molony takes on the character of Dan. The 42-year-old actor is widely recognised for playing Dylan Golding on Brassic and the titular role of Jim Bergerac in the 2025 reboot series Bergerac. His CV also features The Split, Being Human, and Suspects.
Antonia Thomas steps into the role of Jess. The 39-year-old is most famous for portraying Alisha Daniels in Misfits, Evelyn 'Evie' Douglas in Love Sick, Claire Browne in The Good Doctor, and Maia in Suspect. She also served as narrator of Teletubbies from 2015 to 2018.
Nicholas Pinnock embodies Solomon. The 52-year-old is celebrated for his leading role as Aaron Wallace in the ABC legal drama For Life, Truman Dawes in the Peacock crime drama Long Bright River, and Jason Backland in Marcella.
Leila Farzad brings Nat to life. The 43-year-old is renowned for her performance as Naomi Jones in the Sky Atlantic series I Hate Suzie, Stratilia in The Decameron, Ari (Ariadne) in Kaos, Nicolette in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, and Marnie in How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.
Hugh Skinner portrays Jacob. The 41-year-old is perhaps best recognised for his roles as Joly in Les Misérables, Young Harry in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Will Humphries in W1A, Harry in Fleabag, Wills in The Windsors, and Sir George Howard in Harlots.
The ensemble also features Dolly Wells of Dracula fame, Tom Goodman-Hill from Baby Reindeer, Dylan Brady of Mary and George, Maria Almeida from Gangs of London, Khalil Gharbia of The Lost Boys, Florence Banks from The New Look, Sonny Poon Tip of Industry, and Cassius Hackforth from Doctor Who.
Two Weeks In August premieres tonight, Saturday 23 May, at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
