Jimmy McGovern continues to cement his status as one of the best screenwriters working today with Unforgivable, a TV film about the impact of child sexual abuse on a family from Liverpool
"Before there was applause, you could have heard a pin drop. And we thought, 'Gosh, I wonder what people are going to feel, because it's so thought-provoking, such a challenging piece.'"
"The drama examines the extensive ripple effect of abuse from multiple perspectives and how those involved can try to move forwards in the midst of the devastation," reads the official synopsis.
"If they watch it, they will learn things," he said. "Even though we're talking about child abusers, I still think there's a need for compassion.
In a separate interview with the Big Issue, Friel described McGovern's work as "so hard-hitting and real and true".
"This really is a story of redemption and forgiveness. What Jimmy cleverly does is that you come away from his pieces asking your own questions – but he doesn’t ever tell you what to think," she said.
"To confront child abusers and make them suffer the full rigours of the law. Not soft on child abuse. But to have compassion and attempt understanding. If what comes out of this is intelligence and compassion and openness and a thorough, honest discussion, I will be very happy."
Find the full cast rundown below.
Austin Haynes as Tom McKinneyBobby Schofield as Joe MitchellAnna Friel as Anna MckinneyDavid Threlfall as Brian MitchellAnna Maxwell Martin as Katherine FarrellMark Womack as Paul PattersonFinn McParland as Peter Mckinney JnrPaddy Rowan as Sammy McveighPhina Oruche plays Jodie Taylor
For more information about the characters and where you've seen the actors who play them before, read on.
Austin Haynes plays Tom McKinney
"He will only answer with yes and no," said Anna Friel.
What else has Austin Haynes been in? His credits include Adolescence and The Power of Parker.
Bobby Schofield plays Joe Mitchell
"He seems like he's had a close-knit family," said Schofield. "His family trusted him and the effect of what he’s done has changed the dynamic of this loving family... Joe’s actions have had a knock-on effect on the family."
What else has Bobby Schofield been in? You might have watched him in This City Is Ours, SAS Rogue Heroes, The Walk-In, Anne and The Suspect.
Anna Friel plays Anna Mckinney
"She's holding together a broken family that has been devastated by sexual abuse," she added. "This event has wreaked havoc on the entire family unit and dynamic.
What else has Anna Friel been in? She's known for Marcella, Brookside, Pushing Daisies, Deep Water and Butterfly.
David Threlfall plays Brian Mitchell
"As soon as Brian comes to the conclusion that Joe was abused, he learns that there might be some sort of link here between him being abused and then abusing his nephew."
What else has David Threlfall been in? He's best known for Shameless. Other titles include Nightsleeper, Funny Woman, Passenger, Nowhere Boy and Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This.
Anna Maxwell Martin plays Katherine Farrell
"She believes in rehabilitation for people who have formerly been sex offenders," said Martin. "She's an all-round good person."
What else has Anna Maxwell Martin been in? You might have watched her in Motherland, Ludwig, Line of Duty, Until I Kill You, Code 404, Bleak House, Hollington Drive and The Bletchley Circle.
Mark Womack plays Paul Patterson
What else has Mark Womack been in? You might have watched him in The Responder, Emmerdale and Murphy's Law.
Finn McParland plays Peter Mckinney Jnr
"He’s sort of neglected because it's all about Tom," said Schofield. "Joe’s actions have had a knock-on effect on the family."
What else has Finn McParland been in? This appears to be his first major role.
Paddy Rowan plays Sammy Mcveigh
What else has Paddy Rowan been in? His credits include The Bay, Little Boy Blue and G'Wed.
Phina Oruche plays Jodie Taylor
What else has Phina Oruche been in? You might know her from Hollyoaks.
Additional Unforgivable cast includes:
Annette Kate Ekblom (Brookside) plays Sheila Mitchell - Brian's late wife. Ash Tandon (The Bay) plays Roger McGinn - the headmaster at Tom and Peter's school.John May (This City Is Ours) plays Jack Hargreaves - Joe's probation officer.Jonas Armstrong (After the Flood, The Bay) plays Peter McKinney Sr - Anna's ex.Natasha Lucia Rea (Emmerdale) plays Anna's boss.Martyn Ellis (The New Adventures of Robin Hood) plays Reverend Matthew.Nadia Kamalli (G'wed) plays Hannah Mcveigh - Sammy's partner. Ryan McKen (Temple, Bancroft) plays Dr Richard Harding.Unforgivable will arrive on BBC iPlayer at 6am on Thursday 24th July, and air on BBC Two from 9pm that evening.
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