Close to Me (TV series)
Close to Me is a British television psychological drama based on the book of the same name by Amanda Reynolds. It stars Connie Nielsen as a Danish translator who loses a year of her memory following a fall. Christopher Eccleston, Susan Lynch, Leanne Best, Rosy McEwen, Tom Taylor, and Ellie Haddington also star. The six-part series commenced on Channel 4 in November 2021, with all episodes made available for streaming concurrently.[1]
| Close to Me | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Close to Me by Amanda Reynolds |
| Written by | Angela Pell |
| Directed by | Michael Samuels |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Alison Sterling |
| Production company | |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel 4 |
| Original release | 7 November – 12 December 2021 |
Synopsis
Danish language interpreter Jo Harding (Connie Nielsen) suffers head trauma after a fall in her home, causing her to lose her memory of the past year. Harding works to piece her memories together along with her husband Rob (Christopher Eccleston) to understand what happened to her, and in doing so learns that her life was not as perfect as she thought it was.[2]
Cast
- Connie Nielsen as Jo Harding, a woman who loses a year of her memory following brain trauma.
- Christopher Eccleston as Rob Harding, Jo's husband.
- Rosy McEwen as Sash Harding, Jo and Rob's adult daughter.
- Tom Taylor as Finn Harding, Jo and Rob's adult son.
- Susan Lynch as Cathy, Jo's best friend.
- Ellie Haddington as Wendy, Jo and Rob's neighbour.
- Leanne Best as Anna, Rob's colleague.
- Henning Jensen as Frederik, Jo's father.
- Ray Fearon as Nick, Jo's boss.
- Nick Blood as Thomas, Sash's boyfriend.
- Jamie Flatters as Owen
- Lorraine Burroughs as Helen
- Zoe Croft as Ella
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | Michael Samuels | Angela Pell | 7 November 2021 | N/A |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Michael Samuels | Angela Pell | 7 November 2021 | N/A |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Michael Samuels | Angela Pell | 7 November 2021 | N/A |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Michael Samuels | Angela Pell | 7 November 2021 | N/A |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Michael Samuels | Angela Pell | 7 November 2021 | N/A |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Michael Samuels | Angela Pell | 7 November 2021 | N/A |
Production
Close to Me was the first English-language drama produced by Nordic Entertainment Group's British subsidiary, NENT Studios UK.[3] The show was filmed mostly in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire and Hastings.[4] It was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[5]
References
- "Close to Me review – Christopher Eccleston arouses suspicion in a deliciously dark binge-watch". the Guardian. 7 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- "Channel 4 confirms psychological suspense drama, Close To Me, starring Christopher Eccleston, Connie Nielsen, Susan Lynch and Leanne Best will air in the autumn | Channel 4". www.channel4.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- Ravindran, Manori (10 August 2020). "Connie Nielsen, Christopher Eccleston Set for 'Close to Me' Series From NENT Studios U.K. (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- Sunner, Amber (7 November 2021). "Where to look for the Close to Me filming locations". BristolLive. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- "Where is Close to Me filmed? Location guide to Channel 4 thriller". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 7 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.