Nightsleeper

British Television series

  • John Hayes
  • Jamie Magnus Stone
Starring
  • Joe Cole
  • Alexandra Roach
Original languageEnglishNo. of series1No. of episodes6ProductionExecutive producers
  • Nick Leather
  • Gaynor Holmes
  • Noemi Spanis
  • Kate Harewood
ProducerJonathan CurlingCinematographyArthur MulhernProduction company
  • Euston Films
Original releaseNetworkBBC One

Nightsleeper is an upcoming six-part British television series made for BBC One, starring Joe Cole and Alexandra Roach and written by Nick Leather for Euston Films.

Synopsis

A real-time drama, the series is set on a sleeper train travelling to London from Glasgow in Scotland. Two people who have not previously met before must work together to try to save the lives of the passengers.[1][2]

Cast

  • Joe Cole as Joe Roag, an off-duty policeman
  • Alexandra Roach as Abby Aysgarth, the Acting Technical Director at the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre
  • David Threlfall
  • Ruth Madeley
  • James Cosmo
  • Katie Leung
  • Scott Reid
  • Jasmine Naziha Jones
  • Sharon Rooney
  • Alex Ferns
  • Daniel Cahill
  • Sharon Small
  • Lois Chimimba
  • Leah MacRae
  • Katie Pattinson
  • David Colvin

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.K. viewers
(millions)
1"Glasgow to Motherwell"[3]TBANick LeatherTBATBD

Production

It was revealed in December 2022 that the BBC had commissioned the series written by Nick Leather who is also executive producer alongside Gaynor Holmes for Euston Films.[4] Executive producers also include Kate Harewood and Neomi Spanos. Jonathan Curling is producing.[5] The series is directed by Jamie Magnus Stone and John Hayes.[6]

Casting

In April 2023 it was revealed that Joe Cole and Alexandra Roach would lead the cast.[7] That same month other cast members were revealed including David Threlfall, Ruth Madeley, Alex Ferns, Sharon Small, James Cosmo, Lois Chimimba, Gabriel Howell, Katie Leung, Leah MacRae, Adam Mitchell, Sharon Rooney, Pamela Nomvete, Scott Reid, Daniel Cahill, and Parth Thakerar were announced.[8]

Filming

Filming was revealed to be taking place in Glasgow in April 2023.[9][10]

Broadcast

The series is expected to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in September 2024.[11]

References

  1. ^ Whittock, Jesse (23 April 2023). "'Peaky Blinders' Joe Cole To Lead Real-Time BBC Drama 'Nightsleeper'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  2. ^ "First pictures released of Alexandra Roach and Joe Cole in BBC real-time thriller Nightsleeper". BBC.
  3. ^ "The BBC commissions new suspense thriller Nightsleeper from Fremantle's Euston Films". BBC Media Centre. 8 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  4. ^ Goldbart, Max (8 December 2022). "'PhoneShop' Creator Phil Bowker Strikes Deal With Tiger Aspect; Latest Paramount+ Launches; BBC 'Nightsleeper' Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  5. ^ Yossman, K.J. (8 December 2022). "Euston Films Sets Nick Leather-Penned Suspense Thriller 'Nightsleeper' at BBC (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  6. ^ Williams, Craig (9 December 2022). "BBC commissions new suspense thriller set on Glasgow to London sleeper". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  7. ^ Considine, Pippa (24 April 2023). "Roach, Cole board Nightsleeper, shoot starts in Glasgow". Televisual.com. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  8. ^ Christian-Sims, Ella (24 April 2023). "Joe Cole and Alexandra Roach to lead new BBC thriller Nightsleeper". rts.org. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  9. ^ Newland, Rebecca (24 April 2023). "Still Game and Two Doors Down stars in BBC thriller set in Glasgow". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  10. ^ "Nightsleeper: Glasgow filming begins on new BBC One drama". Herald Scotland. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  11. ^ Jeffrey, Morgan (22 November 2023). "Joe Cole, Alexandra Roach in first look at BBC thriller Nightsleeper". Radio Times. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  • Nightsleeper at IMDb