Two Weeks in August

BBC reveals casting for sun-soaked drama Two Weeks in August

Headshots of the six actors in a 3x2 grid

Jessica Raine (An Adventure in Space and Time) stars as Zoe, a woman who desperately needs a break, but finds anything but relaxation on holiday.

The eight-part series sees her decamp to Greece with family and friends. Things start to go downhill with a kiss, and before long, Zoe finds herself acting on all the desires she once kept hidden.

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Two Weeks in August, from writer Catherine Shepard, tackles the 21st century contention between having a YOLO attitude, and an acute awareness the world is crumbling around you.

Our protagonist Zoe is on holiday in Greece trying to live her best life – which for her means kissing people she shouldn’t and spending time with other adults who refuse to be adults.