The Wives (TV series) explained

Genre:Mystery drama
Screenplay:Helen Black
Ciara Conway
Jamie Jackson
Director:Claire Tailyour
Paulette Randall
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English
Num Series:1
Num Episodes:6
Executive Producer:Jess Connell
Alison Jackson
Producer:Margot Gavan Duffy
Network:Channel 5

The Wives is an upcoming British television drama series for Channel 5 starring Jo Joyner, Tamzin Outhwaite and Angela Griffin.

Premise

Three British sisters-in-law who routinely holiday together with their families in Malta. However, on their latest trip away find themselves confronting the changes in their family and their personal circumstances.[1]

Cast

Production

The six-part series is produced by Gaumont and was announced for Channel 5 in November 2023.[2] The series was written and created by Helen Black with episodes by Ciara Conway and Jamie Jackson. The series is directed by Claire Tailyour and Paulette Randall. Produced by Margot Gavan Duffy, executive producers for Gaumont are Jess Connell and Alison Jackson.[3]

Filming took place in Malta with a lead cast led by Angela Griffin, Tamzin Outhwaite and Jo Joyner and also includes Jamie Bamber and Katie Clarkson-Hill.[4]

Broadcast

The series is expected to be broadcast on Channel 5 in the UK in the autumn of 2024.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Channel 5 announces intriguing new mystery drama The Wives . Radio Times. 27 November 2023. Lidia. Molina-Whyte. 19 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Gaumont UK Lands Latest Channel 5 Thriller; Juno Dawson Series For Altitude; Ukrainian Anthology Sales; ZDF Kim Dotcom Drama – Global Briefs. Deadline Hollywood. 19 August 2024. Max . Goldbart . Jesse . Whittock. November 27, 2023.
  3. Web site: C5 unveils casting for The Wives. Televisual. 19 August 2024. 28 February 2024.
  4. Web site: The Wives unveils first look at star-studded cast in intriguing mystery thriller. Radio Times. 19 August 2024. Morgan. Cornack. 19 August 2024.
  5. Web site: 5 upcoming Channel 5 dramas that look seriously good. Hello Magazine. 19 August 2024. Megan. Bull. 19 August 2024.