| Two Weeks in August | |
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| Created by | Catherine Shepherd |
| Written by | Catherine Shepherd |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Producer | Rhonda Smith |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
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| Network | BBC One |
| Release | 23 May 2026 – present |
Two Weeks in August is a British drama series created by Catherine Shepherd that premiered on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 23 May 2026.
Premise
A woman goes on holiday with friends and family in the Mediterranean and finds herself trapped on an island.[1][2]
Writer of the series Catherine Shepherd described the series saying:[3]
This is a story about what it’s like to try and be happy in a very anxious and confusing world and at its core, about a woman struggling to play all the roles she’s been given by life. How do you enjoy yourself for two weeks in August when the world appears to be falling apart around you? I hope it will be as funny and sad, as thrilling, beautiful, ridiculous and heartbreaking as real relationships between humans are.”
Cast
- Jessica Raine as Zoe[2]
- Damien Molony as Dan[2]
- Nicholas Pinnock as Solomon[2]
- Antonia Thomas as Jess[2]
- Leila Farzad as Nat[2]
- Hugh Skinner as Jacob[2]
- Dolly Wells as Flick[4]
- Tom Goodman-Hill as James[4]
- Dylan Brady as Will[4]
- Maria Almeida as Avery[4]
- Khalil Gharbia as Jon[4]
- Florence Banks as Léa[4]
- Sonny Poon Tip
- Cassius Hackforth
- Eliza Lambon as Eve
- Anthony Lambon as Theo
- Joe Dixon
Production
The eight-part original drama series is created and written by Catherine Shepherd.[3] and was commissioned by Lindsay Salt, the director of BBC Drama.[5] It is a Various Artists Limited (VAL) production. The lead director is Tom George (This Country) who will direct episodes 1-4, with Matthew Moore (Colin From Accounts) directing episodes 5-8.[3][5] Catherine Shepherd and Tom George serve as Executive Producers alongside Roberto Troni and Kat Reynolds for Various Artists Limited, and Jo McClellan for the BBC.[5] Rhonda Smith is the producer.
Filming took place in Malta and Gozo with the help of local production company Pellikola, and began in April 2025.[3][5][6]
Broadcast
Two Weeks in August premiered on BBC One and made available on BBC iPlayer on 23 May 2026.[7] The Guardian gave it a 5-star review.[8]
References
- ^ Molander, Joe (2 April 2025). "BBC reveals casting for sun-soaked drama Two Weeks in August". Royal Television Society. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Goldbart, Max; Ntim, Zac (2 April 2025). "BBC Sets Cast For 'Two Weeks In August' Disaster Drama; Property Masters Guild To Launch Publication; Disney+ 'Stolen Girl' Trailer – Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d Goldbart, Max (12 February 2025). "BBC Behind Holiday Disaster Drama From 'Shrink Next Door' Scribe Catherine Shepherd & Various Artists". Deadline. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f Hibbs, James. "Two Weeks in August cast | Jessica Raine and Damien Molony star | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ^ a b c d Creamer, Jon (12 February 2025). "BBC orders Catherine Shepherd drama from VAL". Televisual. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ Craig, David (2 April 2025). "Bergerac and The Devil's Hour stars confirmed for BBC drama Two Weeks in August". Radio Times. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ Leigh, Janet A. (17 February 2026). "Call the Midwife star's "witty and painfully relatable" BBC show packed with "drama" is on its way". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ Mangan, Lucy (23 May 2026). "Two Weeks in August review – Jessica Raine is extraordinary in this exquisite look at a holiday from hell". The Guardian.
External links
- Two Weeks in August at IMDb
- Two Weeks in August at BBC Online
- Two Weeks in August filming locations on Gozo at Scene on Gozo