Too Good to Be True (TV series) explained

Genre:Thriller
Director:Sarah Harding
Composer:Jennie Muskett
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English
Num Series:1
Num Episodes:2
Executive Producer:Charles Elton
Producer:Lars MacFarlane
Editor:David Rees
Cinematography:David Higgs
Runtime:75 minutes
Company:Carlton Television
Channel:ITV

Too Good to Be True is a two-part British television drama thriller, written by William Humble and directed by Sarah Harding, that first broadcast on ITV between 22 and 23 September 2003.[1] The series stars Peter Davison and Niamh Cusack as Robert and Tina Lewis, a happily divorced couple with a modern relationship and two children, who live with their mother. Robert is remarried to a younger career woman, but reacts badly when, after four years of being single, Tina begins a new relationship with Matthew (Adrian Lukis). And when his attempts to sabotage his ex-wife’s new relationship fail, his jealousy escalates out of control and his obsession turns her new life into a growing nightmare that threatens to destroy his own marriage, his children and everything he holds dear.[1]

The first episode of Too Good to Be True attracted 7.28 million viewers, while the concluding episode attracted 6.55.[2] The series was released on DVD via ITV Studios on 21 May 2007.[3]

Production

The series was filmed in and around the United Kingdom.

Reception

Memorable TV described the series as "a thriller based on jealousy and sexual obsession".[1]

Cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Too Good To Be True (ITV-1 2003, Peter Davison, Niamh Cusack). Memorable TV. 10 February 2017. 25 July 2024.
  2. Web site: Weekly Top 30 Programmes . BARB. 25 July 2024.
  3. Web site: Too Good To Be True [DVD]]. 21 May 2007. 25 July 2024. Amazon.