Nightsleeper

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Nightsleeper
GenreThriller
Screenplay by Nick Leather
Directed by
  • John Hayes
  • Jamie Magnus Stone
Starring
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
ProducerJonathan Curling
CinematographyArthur Mulhern
Production company
Original release
Network BBC One

Nightsleeper is an upcoming six-part British television series made for BBC One, starring Joe Cole and Alexandra Roach and written by Nick Leather for Euston Films.

Contents

Synopsis

A real-time drama, the series is set on a sleeper train travelling to London from Glasgow in Scotland. Two people who have not previously met before must work together to try to save the lives of the passengers. [1] [2]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.K. viewers
(millions)
1"Glasgow to Motherwell" [3] TBANick LeatherTBATBD

Production

It was revealed in December 2022 that the BBC had commissioned the series written by Nick Leather who is also executive producer alongside Gaynor Holmes for Euston Films. [4] Executive producers also include Kate Harewood and Neomi Spanos. Jonathan Curling is producing. [5] The series is directed by Jamie Magnus Stone and John Hayes. [6]

Casting

In April 2023 it was revealed that Joe Cole and Alexandra Roach would lead the cast. [7] That same month other cast members were revealed including David Threlfall, Ruth Madeley, Alex Ferns, Sharon Small, James Cosmo, Lois Chimimba, Gabriel Howell, Katie Leung, Leah MacRae, Adam Mitchell, Sharon Rooney, Pamela Nomvete, Scott Reid, Daniel Cahill, and Parth Thakerar were announced. [8]

Filming

Filming was revealed to be taking place in Glasgow in April 2023. [9] [10]

Broadcast

The series is expected to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in early 2024. [11]

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