The Replacement (TV series)

Not to be confused with The Replacements (TV series).

The Replacement
Series title with an image of an architectural image
GenreDrama
Written byJoe Ahearne
Directed byJoe Ahearne
Starring
ComposerDan Jones
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
  • Andy Harries
  • Suzanne Mackie
  • Matthew Read
ProducerNicole Cauverien
Production locationGlasgow, Scotland
CinematographyNick Dance
Running time58 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkBBC One
Release28 February (2017-02-28) –
14 March 2017 (2017-03-14)

The Replacement is a British television drama. It began airing on BBC One on 28 February 2017.[1] The three-part serial was filmed and set in Glasgow.[2]

Plot

Ellen, an architect, is expecting her first child. Her firm decide to bring in maternity cover. Ellen is impressed by Paula, who had taken a career break to look after her daughter, but now wants to return to work. Initially Ellen and Paula get on, but Ellen begins to fear Paula is taking over her professional and personal life.

Cast

  • Morven Christie as Ellen Rooney, a successful architect who gets pregnant while working on a big project[3]
  • Vicky McClure as Paula Reece, an architect prodigy looking to return to work after raising her daughter[4]
  • Richard Rankin as Ian Rooney, Ellen's psychiatrist husband whom she met after becoming his patient[5]
  • Dougray Scott as David Warnock, manager of Ellen's firm. He is married to Kay yet harbours feelings for Ellen[6]
  • Neve McIntosh as Kay Gillies, an award-winning career-minded architect and friend to Ellen[7]
  • Navin Chowdhry as Kieran, Paula's husband and confidant[8]

Episodes

TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions) [9]
"Episode 1"Joe AhearneJoe Ahearne28 February 2017 (2017-02-28)8.50
"Episode 2"Joe AhearneJoe Ahearne7 March 2017 (2017-03-07)8.16
"Episode 3"Joe AhearneJoe Ahearne14 March 2017 (2017-03-14)8.43

References

  1. ^ "Suggest You Don't Watch 'The Replacement' If You're About To Take Maternity Leave". The Huffington Post. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Glasgow is star of new BBC architecture drama". BBC News. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
  3. ^ "The Replacement - Ellen Rooney". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  4. ^ "The Replacement - Paula Reece". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  5. ^ "The Replacement - Ian Rooney". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  6. ^ "The Replacement - David Warnock". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  7. ^ "The Replacement - Kay Gillies". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  8. ^ "The Replacement - Kieran". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  9. ^ "Weekly top 10". Barb. Retrieved 2 March 2017.