Too Good to Be True (TV series)

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Too Good to Be True
Genre Thriller
Written byWilliam Humble
Directed bySarah Harding
Starring
Composer Jennie Muskett
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producerCharles Elton
ProducerLars MacFarlane
CinematographyDavid Higgs
EditorDavid Rees
Running time75 minutes
Production company Carlton Television
Original release
Network ITV
Release22 September (2003-09-22) 
23 September 2003 (2003-09-23)

Too Good to Be True is a two-part British television drama thriller, written by William Humble and directed by Sarah Harding, that first broadcast on ITV between 22 and 23 September 2003. [1] The series stars Peter Davison and Niamh Cusack as Robert and Tina Lewis, a happily divorced couple with a modern relationship and two children, who live with their mother. Robert is remarried to a younger career woman, but reacts very badly when, after four years of being single, Tina begins a new relationship with Matthew (Adrian Lukis). And when his attempts to sabotage his ex-wife’s new relationship fail, his jealousy escalates out of control and his obsession turns her new life into a growing nightmare that threatens to destroy his own marriage, his children and everything he holds dear. [1]

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The first episode of Too Good to Be True attracted 7.28 million viewers, while the concluding episode attracted 6.55. [2] The series was released on DVD via ITV Studios on 21 May 2007. [3]

Production

The series was filmed in and around the United Kingdom.

Reception

Memorable TV described the series as "a thriller based on jealousy and sexual obsession". [1]

Cast

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