The Gathering (TV series)
| The Gathering | |
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| Created by | Helen Walsh |
| Screenplay by | Helen Walsh |
| Directed by | Gareth Bryn Amanda Blue |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Graham Drover |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
The Gathering is an upcoming British mystery thriller television series for Channel 4 written by Helen Walsh. The series will be broadcast from 14 May 2024.
Synopsis[edit]
A girl is attacked at a rave in Merseyside, with the perpetrator being from a group of suspects from a wide range of backgrounds.[1] The producer Simon Heath called the series "an exploration of toxic teenagers - and their even more toxic parents".[2]
Cast[edit]
- Sadie Soverall as Jessica
- Eva Morgan as Kelly
- Vinette Robinson as Jessica’s pushy mother Natalie
- Warren Brown as Kelly’s single parent Paul
- Richard Coyle as Jules
- Sonny Walker as Adam
- Luca Kamleh-Chapman as Bazi
- Hebron Tedros as Dessie
- Max Johnson as Tate
Production[edit]
The six-part series marks the television writing debut for novelist Helen Walsh.[3] The series is produced by World Productions and was commissioned by Channel 4 in 2022. The series is directed by Gareth Bryn and Amanda Blue, and produced by Graham Drover, with executive producers Simon Heath, Laura Cotton, alongside Walsh and Bryn.[4]
Filming got underway in Liverpool in July 2023.[5] Filming locations in Liverpool included outside the Liverpool Empire Theatre on William Brown Street.[6] By October 2023, filming had moved to The Wirral with filming locations including Red Rocks in Hoylake, and on King's Drive in Caldy.[7]
Broadcast[edit]
The six-part series is expected to air in the UK on Channel 4 from 14 May 2024.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Warner, Sam (27 July 2023). "Winx Saga star leads cast for brand new Channel 4 drama". Digital Spy. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "The Gathering: Channel 4 teen drama turns tables on toxic parents". BBC News. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Gordon, Naomi (27 July 2023). "Channel 4 confirms cast for The Gathering from Line of Duty producer". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (27 July 2023). "'The Gathering': Channel 4 Sets Cast For Drama From 'Line Of Duty' Producer World Productions". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Hadfield, Charlotte (31 July 2023). "New drama filmed across Merseyside that's coming to Channel 4". Liverpool Exho. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Hadfield, Charlotte (3 August 2023). "Filming for new Channel 4 drama from Line of Duty producers takes over city street". Liverpool Exho.
- ^ Nightingale, Chloe (2 October 2023). "New Channel 4 drama The Gathering being filmed in Wirral". Wirral Globe.
- ^ Mensah, Katelyn (1 May 2024). "Line of Duty, Vigil producers' thriller The Gathering air date confirmed". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
External links[edit]
- Upcoming British television series
- Upcoming drama television series
- 2024 British television series debuts
- British thriller television series
- Channel 4 television dramas
- British English-language television shows
- Television shows set in England
- Television shows set in Liverpool
- Television shows shot in Liverpool
- Television series by World Productions