BBC's Two Weeks In August: Cast, Release Date, and Filming Locations

The BBC's gripping new summer series, Two Weeks In August, makes its debut tonight, Saturday 23 May, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Created by Catherine Shepherd, known for Sally4Ever, the show is described as 'witty and painfully relatable' and follows a group of friends reuniting for a summer getaway that quickly spirals into chaos.

Plot and Production

The series is set in Greece and tells the story of Zoe, a woman who goes on holiday with her family and friends to rediscover joy in her life. However, what begins with an illicit kiss soon turns the dream vacation into a nightmare. As Zoe acts on her deepest desires, the holiday becomes a reckoning for a group of adults who refuse to grow up. When they become trapped on the island and face life-or-death situations, the group turns on each other to find someone to blame. The synopsis hints at larger forces at play, noting that they are in Greece, 'the land of the ancient Gods'.

Tom George, known for This Country and Sherwood, directed episodes one through four, while Matthew Moore from Colin from Accounts directed episodes five through eight.

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Cast

The lead role of Zoe is played by Jessica Raine, best known for her portrayal of Nurse Jennifer Lee in Call the Midwife. Her previous credits include Patrick Melrose and The Devil's Hour.

Damien Molony plays Dan. The 42-year-old is recognised for his roles in Brassic and the 2025 reboot of Bergerac, as well as The Split, Being Human, and Suspects.
Antonia Thomas portrays Jess. She is known for Misfits, Love Sick, The Good Doctor, and Suspect. She also narrated Teletubbies from 2015 to 2018.
Nicholas Pinnock takes on the role of Solomon. He is acclaimed for his lead performance in For Life, as well as Long Bright River and Marcella.
Leila Farzad plays Nat. She is known for I Hate Suzie, The Decameron, Kaos, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, and How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.
Hugh Skinner portrays Jacob. He is remembered for Les Misérables, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, W1A, Fleabag, The Windsors, and Harlots.

Additional cast members include Dolly Wells, Tom Goodman-Hill, Dylan Brady, Maria Almeida, Khalil Gharbia, Florence Banks, Sonny Poon Tip, and Cassius Hackforth.

Filming Locations

Production took place in Malta and Gozo last year, standing in for Greece. Executive producer and writer Catherine Shepherd explained: 'Malta is a stunningly beautiful place, which is very important to the story, because it's about trying to find paradise. The island has a dramatic, rugged landscape and, like Greece, is steeped in thousands of years of ancient history. The island is a character in its own right; it is beautiful, but a bit dangerous.'