Close to Me (TV series)


Close to Me
Based onClose to Me by Amanda Reynolds
Written byAngela Pell
Directed byMichael Samuels
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Connie Nielsen
  • Gina Carter
ProducerAlison Sterling
Production company
Original release
NetworkChannel 4
Release7 November (2021-11-07) –
12 December 2021 (2021-12-12)

Close to Me is a British television psychological drama based on the book of the same name by Amanda Reynolds. It stars Connie Nielsen as a Danish translator who loses a year of her memory following a fall. Christopher Eccleston, Susan Lynch, Leanne Best, Rosy McEwen, Tom Taylor, and Ellie Haddington also star. The six-part series commenced on Channel 4 in November 2021, with all episodes made available for streaming concurrently.[1]

Synopsis

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Danish language interpreter Jo Harding (Connie Nielsen) suffers head trauma after a fall in her home, causing her to lose her memory of the past year. Harding works to piece her memories together along with her husband Rob (Christopher Eccleston) to understand what happened to her, and in doing so learns that her life was not as perfect as she thought it was.[2]

Cast

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions)
1"Episode 1"Michael SamuelsAngela Pell7 November 2021 (2021-11-07)N/A
2"Episode 2"Michael SamuelsAngela Pell7 November 2021 (2021-11-07)N/A
3"Episode 3"Michael SamuelsAngela Pell7 November 2021 (2021-11-07)N/A
4"Episode 4"Michael SamuelsAngela Pell7 November 2021 (2021-11-07)N/A
5"Episode 5"Michael SamuelsAngela Pell7 November 2021 (2021-11-07)N/A
6"Episode 6"Michael SamuelsAngela Pell7 November 2021 (2021-11-07)N/A

Production

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Close to Me was the first English-language drama produced by Nordic Entertainment Group's British subsidiary, NENT Studios UK.[3] The show was filmed mostly in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire and Hastings.[4] It was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Close to Me review – Christopher Eccleston arouses suspicion in a deliciously dark binge-watch". the Guardian. 7 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Channel 4 confirms psychological suspense drama, Close To Me, starring Christopher Eccleston, Connie Nielsen, Susan Lynch and Leanne Best will air in the autumn | Channel 4". www.channel4.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  3. ^ Ravindran, Manori (10 August 2020). "Connie Nielsen, Christopher Eccleston Set for 'Close to Me' Series From NENT Studios U.K. (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  4. ^ Sunner, Amber (7 November 2021). "Where to look for the Close to Me filming locations". BristolLive. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Where is Close to Me filmed? Location guide to Channel 4 thriller". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 7 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
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