Gillian Anderson in Trespasses. Credit: Channel 4
Set in 1970s Belfast, Trespasses is a tense new drama starring Gillian Anderson.
The period thriller is based on Louise Kennedy’s acclaimed novel and follows a forbidden love story that unfolds in a time of political unrest and personal risk.
Trespasses will premiere on UK TV across four consecutive nights at 9PM from Sunday 9th November on Channel 4 and will also be available to stream.
Watch the trailer below…
The series centres on Cushla (Lola Petticrew), a young Catholic schoolteacher who spends her nights helping out behind the bar in her family’s pub.
It’s there she meets Michael (Tom Cullen), an older, married Protestant barrister who’s known for defending IRA suspects and surrounding himself with outspoken intellectuals.
Despite knowing the danger, Cushla finds herself pulled into a passionate and complicated relationship.
Gillian Anderson stars as her mother Gina, described as a “glorious wreck” who frequently clashes with her daughter.
Also on the cast are Martin McCann, Barry Ward, Emily Taaffe, Lisa Dwyer Hogg and Frank Blake.
Trespasses has been adapted by Ailbhe Keogan (Bad Sisters) and is directed by BAFTA-winner Dawn Shadforth (Mood).
