US

4 x 60’ for BBC One

Us has been adapted by David Nicholls from his hugely popular novel of the same name. Filming for this four-part drama took place in London, Amsterdam, Venice, Barcelona and Paris.

The series stars Tom Hollander (Baptiste, The Night Manager) as Douglas Petersen alongside Saskia Reeves (Luther, Shetland) as his wife Connie, and Tom Taylor (Doctor Foster, The Dark Tower) as their son Albie. Sofie Gråbøl (The Killing, Fortitude), Iain De Caestecker (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, The Fades) and Thaddea Graham (Curfew, The Letter for the King) also star.

Douglas Petersen is blindsided when his wife Connie tells him that she’s not sure she wants to be married to him anymore. Agreeing to still go on their planned Grand Tour of Europe as a family, Douglas vows to win back the love of his wife and repair his troubled relationship with their son Albie.

Reflecting David Nicholls' signature mix of humour and heartbreak, Us brings the Petersens' poignant and often hilarious story to life, taking viewers with them on their once-in-a-lifetime journey through some of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Directed by Geoffrey Sax, Us is executive produced by Greg Brenman, Roanna Benn, Tom Hollander and Hannah Pescod.

Greg Brenman and Roanna Benn, Managing Directors of Drama Republic, said: “David Nicholls is a unique and rare talent who miraculously manages to intertwine profound emotion with full-on humour. This glorious adaptation has attracted an exceptional cast in Tom Hollander, Saskia Reeves and Sofie Gråbøl. We couldn’t be more excited to begin filming.”

The series premiered on BBC One in September 2020.  

DISTRIBUTION: BBC Studios