The psychological thriller The Rapture has landed on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Adapted from Liz Jensen’s 2009 novel, the series follows a teenager accused of killing her mother who claims she can predict disasters. Filmed entirely in Wales, it stars Ruth Madeley, India Amarteifio, Sam Hazeldine, Iwan Rheon, Jack Farthing, and Ruth Jones.
Plot Synopsis
After a car accident kills her husband and leaves her paralysed, psychologist Dr Gabs Fox takes a job at a psychiatric hospital. She is assigned 17-year-old Bethany Krall, who was sectioned for murdering her mother. Bethany’s father is the leader of the Faith Way spiritual movement. Bethany claims to see visions of the future through sketches of disasters, but Gabs is sceptical. As strange connections emerge, Gabs must question whether Bethany is telling the truth or being manipulated.
Episode Count and Release Schedule
The Rapture consists of five hour-long episodes. The first airs on BBC One at 9pm on Sunday, July 26, with early streaming on BBC iPlayer from 6am the same day. The first two episodes air on consecutive nights: July 26 and July 27. The likely schedule continues with episodes on August 2, 3, and 9.
- 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
