The Rapture (TV series)

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The Rapture
GenrePsychological thriller
Based onThe Rapture by Liz Jensen
Screenplay by Bryony Kimmings
Rebecca Manley
Directed byEva Sigurđardóttir
Jennifer Perrott
Starring
Country of originUnited
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
Production
Executive producers
  • Rebecca Durbin
  • Tom Leggett
  • Ruth Madeley
  • Damien Timmer
  • Danielle Scott Haughton
ProducersBetsan Morris Evans
Joanna Crow
Production company
Original release
Network BBC One

The Rapture is an upcoming British psychological thriller television series. It is an adaptation of the book of the same name by Liz Jensen for BBC One. The ensemble cast is led by Ruth Madeley.

Contents

Premise

A forensic psychologist working in a high-security unit becomes intrigued by a Juvenile patient. [1]

Cast

Production

The five-part series is produced by Mammoth Screen and written by Bryony Kimmings and Rebecca Manley, adapted from the 2009 novel of the same name by Liz Jensen. It was first announced in April 2023. [2]

It is directed by Eva Sigurđardóttir and Jennifer Perrott. It is produced by Betsan Morris Evans and Joanna Crow with executive producers Rebecca Durbin, Tom Leggett, Ruth Madeley, Damien Timmer and Danielle Scott Haughton. [3]

Madeley leads the cast which also includes Sam Hazeldine, Jack Farthing, Iwan Rheon, Siena Kelly and Ruth Jones, as well as Stephen Campbell Moore, Lisa Palfrey, Naby Dakhil, Richard Elis, Dean Rehman and Robert Rhodes. [4]

Filming took place on location in Wales in October 2025. [5]

Broadcast

The series will be available in the United Kingdom on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. [6]

References

  1. Geall, Lauren (23 April 2023). "BBC's The Rapture: Ruth Madeley is set to star in the adaptation of this bestselling psychological thriller". Stylist. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  2. Barraclough, Leo (20 April 2023). "Ruth Madeley to Star in BBC Adaptation of Liz Jensen's 'The Rapture'". Variety. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  3. Warner, Sam (8 October 2025). "A must-watch! Why BBC's The Rapture will be totally "electrifying" for psychological thriller fans". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  4. Hibbs, James (8 October 2025). "Bridgerton star and Gavin & Stacey icon join Doctor Who favourite in "gripping" BBC thriller". Radio Times. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  5. Kuiper, El (8 October 2025). "Game Of Thrones & Rings Of Power Stars Team Up For Intense Thriller Series The Rapture". Screen Rant. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  6. "THE RAPTURE: FURTHER CASTING ANNOUNCED TO JOIN RUTH MADELEY IN NEW BBC DRAMA". TV Zone UK. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.