The Guest (upcoming TV series)

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The Guest
GenreThriller
Screenplay byMatthew Barry
Directed byAshley Way
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producersMatthew Barry
Rebecca Ferguson
Nick Andrews
Davina Earl
Nicola Shindler
ProducerKaren Lewis
Production companies
Original release
Network BBC One

The Guest is an upcoming British television series starring Gabrielle Creevy and Eve Myles for BBC One .

Contents

Synopsis

A toxic relationship develops between a woman and an impressionable member of her staff. [1]

Cast

Production

The series is written, created and executive produced by Matthew Barry, and is a co-production between BBC Cymru Wales and Quay Street Productions for BBC One . [2] Davina Earl and Nicola Shindler executive produce for Quay Street Productions, with Rebecca Ferguson and Nick Andrews for the BBC. Ashley Way is director of all four episodes, with Karen Lewis producing. [3]

The cast is led by Eve Myles and Gabrielle Creevy and also includes Bethan Mary James, Julian Lewis Jones, Clive Russell, Emun Elliott and Sion Daniel Young. [4]

Filming took place in Cardiff in September through to November 2024. [5] [6]

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