GRIPPING new drama Requiem explores the mystery of a toddler gone missing, and a woman who finds herself questioning her entire life after her mother’s suicide.
If that – plus a dose of the supernatural – seems intriguing to you, read on for the low-down on the show, which is coming to both the BBC and Netflix…
When is Requiem starting on BBC One?
Requiem is a six-part drama series made for the BBC and co-produced by Netflix.
Each of its episodes lasts an hour.
The show is expected to be shown on BBC One in November with no air date scheduled yet.
When is it going to be available on Netflix?
There is no word yet on when the show will go up on Netflix.
However, it’s likely the BBC have requested the series only goes up in its entirety once all six episodes have been aired on BBC One.
What is Requiem about?
Requiem tells the story of a young cellist called Matilda whose life is turned upside down – 23 years after a toddler goes missing in a small Welsh town.
The suicide of Matilda’s mother calls into question her entire existence and she soon travels to the very place that holds the secret to her identity.
There, mystery after mystery confronts Matilda and her loyal best friend Hal – while stranger Nick may not be all that he seems.
Who is in Requiem’s cast and where has it been shot?
The lead role of Matilda is played by Ripper Street’s Lydia Wilson, also known for her movie roles in Star Trek Beyond and About Time.
Joining her in the cast is Joel Fry, best-known for sitcom Plebs, as well as Game Of Thrones’ Tara Fitzgerald and Downton Abbey star Brendan Coyle.
James Frencheville, Ifan Huw Thomas, Dyfan Dwyfor, Joanna Scanlan, Richard Harrington and Claire Rushbrook complete the cast.
The show was created by Kris Mrksa and Mahalia Belo, with Blake Ayshford also writing one episode, and it was shot in the spring of 2017 in and around Newport, Wales.
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