BBC audiences seeking a gripping new thriller should tune in tonight (Saturday 23 May) as Two Weeks In August premieres on BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm. The series, written by Catherine Shepherd of Sally4Ever fame, follows a group of friends on a reunion holiday in Greece that descends into a nightmare.
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.' The drama explores themes of desire, betrayal, and survival as the characters become trapped on the island.
Call the Midwife star Jessica Raine, who played Nurse Jennifer Lee in the beloved BBC medical drama, headlines the cast as Zoe. The 43-year-old actress has previously appeared in Patrick Melrose and The Devil's Hour. She is joined by a stellar ensemble including Damien Molony (Brassic, Bergerac), Antonia Thomas (Misfits, The Good Doctor), Nicholas Pinnock (For Life, Marcella), Leila Farzad (I Hate Suzie, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy), and Hugh Skinner (Fleabag, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again).
Other cast members include Dolly Wells (Dracula), Tom Goodman-Hill (Baby Reindeer), Dylan Brady (Mary and George), Maria Almeida (Gangs of London), Khalil Gharbia (The Lost Boys), Florence Banks (The New Look), Sonny Poon Tip (Industry), and Cassius Hackforth (Doctor Who). The series promises a witty and painfully relatable look at adult friendships under pressure.
