Channel 4 shares photos of 1970s Northern Ireland drama ‘Trespasses,’ starring Lola Petticrew and Gillian Anderson

Channel 4 has released preview images of its upcoming series Trespasses. 

What is it about?

The series is adapted from author Louise Kennedy’s debut novel of the same name. Trespasses is a forbidden love story, set against the backdrop of the Troubles.

1975, in a town outside Belfast. Whilst working one night behind the bar of her family pub, serving a mixed crowd including the locally stationed soldiers, Catholic school teacher Cushla meets Michael, an older Protestant married man, who often defends IRA suspects and is friends with cultured Bohemians who enrage and intrigue Cushla. Worlds apart, Cushla knows a relationship like this spells all kinds of trouble, but they are irresistibly drawn to one another. 

In a place where loose lips cost lives and danger lurks in the shadows, amidst the fear and paranoia, this illicit affair between Cushla and Michael ignites and burns bright…’

Who in the cast?

The cast is led by Lola Petticrew (Bloodlands) in the role of Cushla, opposite Tom Cullen (Downton Abbey) as Michael, while Gillian Anderson (The Crown) will play Gina, Cushla’s mother.

The cast is rounded off by Martin McCann (Blue Lights), Oisín Thompson (My Left Nut), Emily Taaffe (The Rising), Barry Ward (Bad Sisters), Lisa Dwyer Hogg (The Fall), Lorcan Cranitch (Bloodlands), Frank Blake (Normal People), Gary Lydon (The Banshees of Inisherin), and Lalor Roddy (Bodkin).

When will it be released?

Trespasses is coming to Channel 4 to stream and watch live later this year.