Channel 4 Announces Scottish Drama Summerwater
Channel 4 has released the first trailer for the upcoming six-part Scottish drama Summerwater and confirmed its launch in November. The series is adapted from the critically acclaimed and best-selling novel by Sarah Moss.
Plot and Setting
Summerwater follows the intertwined lives of several families during a rainy holiday in rural Scotland. It delves into hidden tensions, secrets, and brief moments of connection beneath the surface.
Cast Highlights
The ensemble cast features:
- Shereen Cutkelvin (Crime, Vigil)
- Anders Hayward (Vigil, Guilt)
- James Harkness (The Victim, Lockerbie)
- Daniel Rigby (Black Mirror, Landscapers)
- Shuana Macdonald (Shetland, Outlander)
- Jamie Sives (Dept.)
Additional Cast
- Dougray Scott (Emmy-winning, Crime, My Week with Marilyn)
- Shirley Henderson (Bridget Jones, Harry Potter)
- Valene Kane (Blue Lights, Gangs of London)
- Arnas Fedaravičius (The White Lotus Season 3, The Last Kingdom)
- Anna Próchniak (The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Showtrial)
- Gabriel Scott (Masters of the Air, House of the Dragon)
"Channel 4 has released the first trailer for compelling Scottish drama, Summerwater, while also confirming the show’s November launch."
"The series interweaves the lives of several families on a rain-lashed holiday in rural Scotland, exploring the tensions, secrets and fleeting moments of connection that bubble beneath the surface."
Summerwater promises an emotionally intense portrayal of complex characters and relationships set against a stark Scottish backdrop.
Author’s summary: The TV adaptation of Sarah Moss's novel Summerwater unveils a poignant, intricate story of family secrets and connections during a rainy Scottish holiday, premiering this November on Channel 4.