The upcoming BBC psychological thriller The Rapture features a star-studded cast including Ruth Jones, India Amarteifio, and Ruth Madeley. The five-part series, set to air this Sunday, July 26, follows Dr. Gabs Fox, a psychiatrist left paralysed after a car accident that killed her husband, as she takes on a new job at a psychiatric hospital.
Plot and Characters
Dr. Gabs Fox, played by Ruth Madeley, is assigned to 17-year-old inmate Bethany Krall, portrayed by India Amarteifio. Bethany was sectioned for the brutal murder of her mother two years prior, a case that shocked the nation. Her father, Leonard Krall (Sam Hazeldine), is the leader of a spiritual movement with millions of online followers.
Bethany claims she can see visions of the future through disturbing sketches of disasters, and she seems to know private details about Gabs' life. Despite nurse Rafiq's insistence that Bethany's predictions always come true, Gabs remains skeptical and seeks a clinical explanation.
Synopsis and Mystery
A synopsis reads: 'As the heat intensifies, Gabs begins to notice unsettling connections between Bethany's prophetic drawings and the world outside, forcing Gabs to re-examine her assumptions. Could Bethany be innocent after all? If she didn't kill Carys Krall, who did and why?'
Gabs delves deeper into the Krall family's background with the help of journalist Dick Carwyn (Iwan Rheon) and engineer Frasier Melville (Jack Farthing). As she falls further down the rabbit hole, Gabs is forced to question whether Bethany is telling the truth or being manipulated by a deeply troubled teenager.
Filming in Wales
The series was filmed entirely in Wales. India Amarteifio shared her thoughts on being in the country: 'I've filmed briefly in Wales before, but this is the first time I've spent a longer period here, and it's been unreal. I'm such a country girl, so it's been perfect.'
She added: 'I've been staying on a farm, so after a really intense day, going back to see the horses, the cows, and the beautiful green meadows has been amazing. I've also loved learning more about Wales by being here and speaking to the crew and cast.'
Iwan Rheon, who also stars, commented: 'It's always nice to come back and film in Wales. There have been quite a variety of locations. Margam Park is really nice. We filmed a lot in Port Talbot, and it was like 35 degrees, which is bizarre, because I don't think it's ever been that hot there! But yes, it's quite nice to be in various locations all around South Wales. And Dragon Studios, of course. It's been lovely. I love coming back here.'
Cast and Air Date
The cast also includes Stephen Campbell Moore, Lisa Palfrey, Siena Kelly, Naby Dakhli, Richard Elis, Dean Rehman, Robert Rhodes, and Ruth Jones. The Rapture airs Sunday, July 26 on BBC One from 9pm.
