The Replacement (TV series)

The Replacement
Series title with an image of an architectural image
Genre Drama
Written by Joe Ahearne
Directed by Joe Ahearne
Starring
Composer(s) Dan Jones
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 3
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Andy Harries
  • Suzanne Mackie
  • Matthew Read
Producer(s) Nicole Cauverien
Production location(s) Glasgow, Scotland
Cinematography Nick Dance
Running time 58 minutes
Production company(s)
Release
Original network BBC One
Picture format HDTV 1080i
Audio format Stereo
Original release 28 February (2017-02-28) – 14 March 2017 (2017-03-14)
External links
BBC website
Production website

The Replacement is a British television drama miniseries. It began airing on BBC One on 28 February 2017.[1] The three-part serial was filmed and set in Glasgow.[2]

Plot

Ellen, an architect, is expecting her first child. Her firm decide to bring in maternity cover. Ellen is impressed by Paula, who had taken a career break to look after her daughter, but now wants to return to work. Initially Ellen and Paula get on, but Ellen begins to fear Paula is taking over her professional and personal life.

Cast

  • Morven Christie as Ellen Rooney, a successful architect who gets pregnant while working on a big project[3][4]
  • Vicky McClure as Paula Reece, an architect prodigy looking to return to work after raising her daughter[3][5]
  • Richard Rankin as Ian Rooney, Ellen's psychiatrist husband whom she met after becoming his patient[6]
  • Dougray Scott as David Warnock, manager of Ellen's firm. He is married to Kay yet harbours feelings for Ellen.[7]
  • Neve McIntosh as Kay Gillies, an award-winning career-minded architect and friend to Ellen[8]
  • Navin Chowdhry as Kieran, Paula's husband and confidante[9]

Episodes

TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions) [10]
"Episode 1"Joe AhearneJoe Ahearne28 February 2017 (2017-02-28)8.50
"Episode 2"Joe AhearneJoe Ahearne7 March 2017 (2017-03-07)8.16
"Episode 3"Joe AhearneJoe Ahearne14 March 2017 (2017-03-14)8.43


References

  1. ↑ "Suggest You Don't Watch 'The Replacement' If You're About To Take Maternity Leave". The Huffington Post. 2017-02-20. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
  2. ↑ "Glasgow is star of new BBC architecture drama". BBC News. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
  3. 1 2 Simper, Paul (25 February 2017). "Mad About The Girl? Vicky McClure and Morven Christie reveal 10 things you need to know about The Replacement". The Sun. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  4. ↑ "The Replacement - Ellen Rooney". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  5. ↑ "The Replacement - Paula Reece". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  6. ↑ "The Replacement - Ian Rooney". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  7. ↑ "The Replacement - David Warnock". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  8. ↑ "The Replacement - Kay Gillies". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  9. ↑ "The Replacement - Kieran". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  10. ↑ "Weekly top 10". Barb. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
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