Description
BlackLight Television for Channel 4
An anthology of cutting-edge British dramas featuring some of the most exciting acting talent in the UK including Aimee Lou Wood, Alexandra Roach, Jack Rowan, Tanya Reynolds, Ria Zmitrowicz, Anthony Welsh, Wunmi Mosaku, Craig Parkinson, Michael Socha, Amanda Redman, Chanel Creswell, Rudi Dharmalingam and Damien Molony.
Season 4 of the BAFTA winning series features three new original stories that focus on the themes of loss and love. What is it like to lose your youth, your health, and your sense of identity? And can love survive when you go through such fundamental changes?
WET LOOK is a unique and beautiful comedy-drama about Gwynn (Tanya Reynolds, Sex Education) - a mermaid who is stuck on land, unable to grow back her tail - and her human partner, Rob (Iwan Rheon, Game of Thrones) who is lost not knowing how to help. When Gwynn’s longing for the sea becomes overwhelming will anything keep her on land? Featuring Steve Spiers as Rob’s lovestruck father.
LETTING GO is a moving and evocative family drama about a foster father, Gabe (Anthony Welsh, The Flatshare) and the teenage girl who has been in his care for years. When the authorities decide to reconnect Faith with her birth mother Gabriel becomes convinced that Faith is in danger and tries to stop it. Is Gabe right or is he unravelling?
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN is a funny and poignant drama about devoted husband Ray (Paul Copley, Downtown Abbey), whose wife Dora has dementia. Ray is burying his head in the sand, trying to make light of everything, refusing to admit that Dora needs help. Will his stoic grandson Terry be able to persuade him before something terrible happens?
Ratings:
- Channel 4 (UK) – watched by 1m viewers in a late slot across all episodes