The Au Pair (TV series)

The Au Pair
Screenplay by	Michael Foott Andy Bayliss
Directed by	Oonagh Kearney
Starring	David Suchet Sally Bretton Ludmilla Makowski Kenny Doughty
Country of origin	United Kingdom France Ireland
Original language	English
No. of series	1
No. of episodes	4
Production
Production company	Pernel Media
Original release
Network	Channel 5

The Au Pair is an upcoming British television drama series starring Sally Bretton, Ludmilla Makowski and David Suchet.

Premise

A business woman with picture perfect house and step-family hires an au pair after her diabetic father moves in next door. ^[1]

Cast

• David Suchet as George
• Sally Bretton as Zoe Dalton
• Ludmilla Makowski as Sandrine
• Kenny Doughty as Chris Dalton
• Virginie Ledoyen as Marie
• Clodagh Moriarty

Production

The series is written by Michael Foott and Andy Bayliss and was commissioned by Channel 5 in June 2024. It is directed by Oonagh Kearney. It is produced by Pernel Media and is their first English-language scripted series. Filming took place in the Republic of Ireland with Irish co-producers MK1 Studios. ^[2] ITV Studios has the worldwide distribution rights for the four-part series with Canal+ Group holding the rights in France. ^[3] Filming took place in the Republic of Ireland in July 2024. ^[4]

The cast is led by David Suchet and includes Sally Bretton, Kenny Doughty as well as French actresses Virginie Ledoyen and Ludmilla Makowski. ^{[5] [6]}

Broadcast

The series will be shown in the United Kingdom on Channel 5 from 10 March 2025. ^{[7] [8]}

References

1. Stalcup, Jamie (28 June 2024). "Channel 5 Commissions The Au Pair". World Screen. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
2. Goldbart, Max (26 June 2024). "David Suchet Lands First TV Acting Role In Six Years With Channel 5 Series 'The Au Pair' Opposite 'Lupin' Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
3. Stedman, Emily (28 June 2024). "Beyond Paradise's Sally Bretton lands next TV role". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
4. Duke, Simon (21 July 2024). "Vera's Kenny Doughty finishes filming new drama with TV legend as ex co-stars shoot final scenes". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
5. Hibbs, James (26 June 2024). "David Suchet to star in new Channel 5 thriller The Au Pair". Radio Times. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
6. Goldbart, Max (10 September 2024). "Virginie Ledoyen Boards 'The Au Pair' TV Series Opposite David Suchet". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
7. "Channel 5 commissions thriller, The Au Pair". Televisual.com. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
8. Mensah, Katelyn (26 February 2025). "The Au Pair air date confirmed for David Suchet drama with Beyond Paradise star". Radio Times. Retrieved 26 February 2025.

External links

• The Au Pair at IMDb