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Episode 1

Thu, June 12, 2025 (Showcase/Binge)
Written by Jo Spain
Directed by Lucy Gaffy

In Sheffield, 1989, teenagers Daniel and Alison meet at a house party, and bond over their shared love for music. The relationship they forge that night will follow them forever.

Cast (in order of appearance): Rory Walton-Smith as Young Daniel, Anna Mawn as Mandy Smith, Florence Hunt as Young Alison, Sam Reuben as Young Duncan, Jim Sturgess as Daniel; Niall McNamee as Ryan, Young Journalist; Blue Ekhaletruo as Amelie, Bartender; Sara Soulié as Katja, Alexis Rodney as Duncan, Teresa Palmer as Alison, Chika Ikogwe as Cass, Suzanne Devery as Radio Presenter, Ben Lawson as Michael, Julia Savage as Stella, Mark O'Halloran as Bill, Helen Behan as Marian, Clara Harte as Clare, Jacqueline McKenzie as Sheila, Lisa Gormon as Publisher, Conor Sanchez as Young Peter, Siobhán O'Kelly as Catherine, Jonathan Harden as Martin

"The Other Poetry - Volume 1", Dan's mix tape for Alison

  • Close to Me - The Cure
  • Pacific State - 808 State
  • Lose My Breathe - My Bloody Valentine
  • Into the Garden - Artery
  • A Million Miles - The Wedding Present
  • Radio Free Europe - R.E.M.
  • Don't You Want Me - The Human League
  • Just Like Honey - The Jesus and Mary Chain
  • I Believe - Tears for Fears
  • Totally Wired - The Fall
  • Take It Easy - Prince Buster
  • Vicar in a Tuto - The Smiths

Episode 2

Thu, June 19, 2025
Written by Jo Spain
Directed by Lucy Gaffy

In Sheffield, 1989, Daniel and Alison's relationship is beginning in earnest. As they trade mix tapes back and forth, their passion for music and feelings for one another continue to grow.

Cast (in order of appearance): Rory Walton-Smith as Young Daniel, Florence Hunt as Young Alison, Jim Sturgess as Daniel, Mark O'Halloran as Bill, Helen Behan as Marian, Julia Savage as Stella, Jacqueline Mckenzie as Sheila, Teresa Palmer as Alison, Ben Lawson as Michael, Alexis Rodney as Duncan, Sara Soulié as Katja, Conor Sanchez as Young Peter, Siobhan O'Kelly as Catherine, Willow Seager as Girl Getting Ice Cream, Theo Goodfellow as Boy Getting Ice Cream, Diana Goodfellow as Grandmother, John Joyce-O'Keeffe as Jimmy, Eddie Jackson as Adam, John Rice as Robbie, Jonathan Harden as Martin, Carmel Flynn-Smyth as Lady At Door [Marg], Eddie Capli as Cab Driver

Episode 3

Thu, June 26, 2025
Written by Jo Spain
Directed by Lucy Gaffy

In 1989, Alison's home life goes from bad to worse as she takes on caring for Peter. In 2015, Daniel struggles with Alison's revelations of what occurred during their relationship twenty years ago.

Cast (in order of appearance): Jim Sturgess as Daniel, Sara Soulié as Katja, Teresa Palmer as Alison, Chika Ikogwe as Cass, Florence Hunt as Young Alison, Conor Sanchez as Young Peter, Jonathan Harden as Martin, Siobhán O'Kelly as Catherine, Colleen Keogh as Doctor, Rory Walton-Smith as Young Daniel, Helen Behan as Marian, Christopher Northall as Waiter, Ben Lawson as Michael, Julia Savage as Stella, Jacqueline Mckenzie as Sheila, Alexis Rodney as Duncan

Episode 4

Thu, July 03, 2025
Written by Jo Spain
Directed by Lucy Gaffy

In 1989, Daniel is left reeling and heartbroken at Alison's sudden disappearance. In 2015, a surprise betrayal takes Daniel by surprise, but he has to fight for what he loves.

Cast (in order of appearance): Jim Sturgess as Daniel, Rory Walton-Smith as Young Daniel, Conor Sanchez as Young Peter, Siobhán O'Kelly as Catherine, Florence Hunt as Young Alison, David Carter as Pat, Ruslan Kalachov as Richie, Ryan Morgan as Young Michael, Teresa Palmer as Alison, Ben Lawson as Michael, Ana Maria Belo as Therapist, Sara Soulié as Katja, Helen Behan as Marian, Mark O'Halloran as Bill, Julia Savage as Stella, Sam Reuben as Young Duncan, Chika Ikogwe as Cass, Jonathan Harden as Martin, Brendan McCormack as Peter, Jonathan Delaney Tyanan as John