As Freedom Scripted’s first drama Summerwater completes filming, Channel 4 has released images of the new six-part series, based on the book of the same name by novelist Sarah Moss.
The six-part drama series has recently finished filming in Scotland. It stars Dougray Scott (Crime, My Week with Marilyn), Shirley Henderson (Bridget Jones, Harry Potter) and Valene Kane (Blue Lights, Gangs of London).
Summerwater has been adapted by screenwriter John Donnelly (The Pass, Utopia, The Assessment) and is directed by Robert McKillop (Guilt, Ludwig) and Fiona Walton (Rebus, Shetland).
Set against the backdrop of a remote loch-side Scottish holiday cabin park, Summerwater looks at the tensions between holidaymakers that eventually erupt. It weaves together the lives of several families as they navigate unspoken conflicts, private dilemmas, and fleeting moments of beauty from their disparate cabins. The story flashes back to dramatic events in key characters’ lives before their holiday which may have consequences in the present.
Summerwater is produced by Gasgow-based Freedom Scripted in association with All3Media International which is the show’s global partner, with the support of Screen Scotland. Mike Ellen is the Executive Producer for Freedom and Jules Hussey (Ralph & Katie, You Don’t Know Me, Guilt) is the Series Producer. The commissioning editor for Channel 4 is Gemma Boswell.
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