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The Accident

Drama · 2019 · Rated 7.3/10

Last aired: S1 E4, Episode 4 · 2019-11-14

In a community that has been left behind, a large construction project offers hope for a better future; regeneration, and much needed employment. But an explosion, followed by a catastrophic collapse, leaves many dead, children included, and the community devastated.

Cast

Sarah Lancashire Polly Bevan

Mark Lewis Jones Councillor Iwan Bevan

Sidse Babett Knudsen Harriet Paulsen

Nabhaan Rizwan Tim Das

Joanna Scanlan Angela Griffiths

Genevieve Barr Debbie Kethin

Shaun Parkes Martin Harris

Adrian Scarborough Philip Walters

Jade Croot Leona Bevan

Eiry Thomas Greta Collinson

Peter Sullivan Frank Stanfield

Kimberley Nixon Detective Anne Hendricks

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2019-10-24 · 60 min A group of teenagers in a Welsh town break into a construction site to make mischief, only for an explosion to claim the lives of several of the children. As the locals struggles to come to terms with the tragedy, one mother directs her anger at the boss of the building project, determined to get justice.

E2 Episode 2 2019-10-31 · 60 min In the aftermath of the tragedy, Polly worries that husband Iwan might be hiding something. Angela gathers the families to fight for justice, and as Harriet faces questions at work, her assistant - and lover - Tim acts to protect her by leaking information that drives a wedge through the town.

E3 Episode 3 2019-11-07 · 60 min The inquest opens and questions are asked of Iwan, Alan and Harriet. Polly is forced to choose between her husband and justice when she's asked to betray Iwan.

E4 Episode 4 2019-11-14 · 60 min Harriet is in the dock for gross negligence manslaughter as the families' private prosecution finally arrives in court. And Polly fears for Leona who wants to give evidence.

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