The Rapture, a five-part psychological thriller based on Liz Jensen's bestselling novel, began airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this week. Shot entirely in Wales, the series features a star-studded cast led by Ruth Madeley and India Amarteifio.
Main characters and plot
The story follows Dr Gabrielle Fox, a psychologist returning to work after a car accident that killed her husband and left her a wheelchair user, and Bethany Krall, a teenager accused of murdering her mother who claims to foresee disasters. The series explores themes of climate change, corruption, and spiritual longing.
Key cast members
Ruth Madeley plays Dr Gabrielle Fox, a clinical psychologist. Known for roles in Years and Years, Doctor Who, and The War Between the Land and the Sea, she earned a BAFTA nomination for Don't Take My Baby.
India Amarteifio portrays Bethany Krall, described as "misunderstood and passionate." She is best known for playing young Queen Charlotte in Netflix's Bridgerton spin-off.
Sam Hazeldine plays Leonard Krall, Bethany's father and spiritual leader. His credits include The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Peaky Blinders.
Jack Farthing portrays geologist Frasier Melville, known for Poldark and Spencer.
Iwan Rheon plays journalist Dick Carwin, a washed-up reporter. He is recognized for Game of Thrones and Misfits.
The ensemble cast also includes Stephen Campbell Moore, Lisa Palfrey, Siena Kelly, Naby Dakhli, Richard Elis, Dean Rehman, Robert Rhodes, and Ruth Jones.
Broadcast
The Rapture continues on BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm on Monday, July 27.
