Anna Friel, Anna Maxwell Martin to Star in New BBC Drama from ‘Time’ Creator Jimmy McGovern

As someone who has dedicated my life to understanding the complexities of human behavior and the impact of trauma, particularly in the realm of abuse and its aftermath, I am genuinely thrilled by this upcoming BBC drama. Anna Friel and Anna Maxwell Martin, two powerhouse actresses, will undoubtedly bring depth and nuance to their roles, as they have consistently done so throughout their careers.


Actors Anna Friel and Anna Maxwell Martin will appear in a fresh BBC series penned by the talented writer Jimmy McGovern, who is well-known for creating “Time.

In my view, the captivating 90-minute drama yet to be named delves into the poignant topics of manipulation and sexual misconduct, focusing on the heartrending saga of the Mitchell family. Faced with the harsh reality after their offender – a kin – steps out of prison, they must bravely confront and navigate the challenging aftermath of the abuse that has shaken their family’s foundation.

Actors Bobby Schofield, David Threlfall, and Mark Womack join forces with Friel, recognized from “Marcella,” “Pushing Daisies,” and “Motherland,” along with Maxwell Martin, in this production.

More casting is set to be confirmed in due course.

Julia Ford (“Trial in the Spotlight”) will be the director, while LA Productions (“The Fragile”) are responsible for production. Donna Molloy is also serving as a producer. McGovern, along with Colin McKeown from LA Productions, Nawfal Faizullah, and Katherine Bond from the BBC, are executive producers.

McGovern is well-known for producing numerous successful dramas such as “Cracker” and the prison series “Time,” with Sean Bean and Stephen Graham appearing in the initial season, while the second season, focusing on a women’s prison, featured Jodie Whittaker, Bella Ramsey, and Tamara Lawrance.

McGovern expressed his astonishment at the team gathered for this project, stating, ‘This is quite a demanding movie, it’s true, but I’m eagerly anticipating its premiere,'” or more casually, “‘I’m blown away by our cast and crew for this production – it’s a tough film, but I can’t wait to see it on the big screen.’

McKeown stated, “This topic is deeply complex and delicate, yet Jimmy McGovern handles it sensitively and intelligently. It’s an honor to work with him once more, following the success of our past collaborations on individual dramas.

Lindsay Salt, director of BBC drama, stated: “Jimmy McGovern is undeniably one of our most skilled dramatists, excelling at portraying contemporary issues. His latest production delicately explores the suffering caused by abuse and its far-reaching impact on not just the victim but also the entire family. Witnessing it being translated onto the screen by such a distinguished cast and creative team serves as another proof of Jimmy’s exceptional writing ability.

The drama is set to drop in the U.K. on BBC One and streamer iPlayer.

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2024-09-12 13:16