The psychological thriller The Rapture premieres on BBC One on Sunday, July 26 at 9pm, with all five episodes also available on BBC iPlayer from 6am that day. The series, adapted from Liz Jensen's 2009 novel, follows a teenage girl accused of murdering her mother who claims to have visions of future disasters.
Cast and Setting
The show features Ruth Madeley as psychologist Dr Gabs Fox, alongside India Amarteifio, Sam Hazeldine, Iwan Rheon, Jack Farthing, and Ruth Jones. Filmed entirely in Wales, including Margam Country Park, the drama explores themes of climate change, corruption, and spiritual longing.
Plot Overview
Dr Gabs Fox, paralyzed after a car accident that killed her husband, takes a job at a psychiatric hospital where she meets 17-year-old Bethany Krall. Bethany was sectioned for murdering her mother, and her father leads the Faith Way movement. Bethany insists she can see future disasters, which she draws. Gabs is skeptical but begins to notice connections between the drawings and real-world events.
Episode Release Schedule
The five-part series airs in a pattern of Sunday and Monday episodes. The schedule is as follows:
- Episode 1: Sunday, July 26 at 9pm
- Episode 2: Monday, July 27 at 9pm
- Episode 3: Sunday, August 2 at 9pm
- Episode 4: Monday, August 3 at 9pm
- Episode 5: Sunday, August 9 at 9pm
