The Accident 2019
What is The Accident?
The Accident is a British drama television miniseries starring Sarah Lancashire that first aired on Channel 4 from 24 October 2019. In the Welsh town of Glyngolau, tragedy strikes when an accident occurs on a construction site, resulting in the deaths of a group of trespassing children.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 24, 2019
- Last aired
- Nov 14, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Channel 4, Hulu
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Accident is a British drama television miniseries starring Sarah Lancashire that first aired on Channel 4 from 24 October 2019. In the Welsh town of Glyngolau, tragedy strikes when an accident occurs on a construction site, resulting in the deaths of a group of trespassing children. As grief turns to anger, the families affected cry out for justice. However, the gears of justice turn slowly and challenging truths begin to emerge as those in charge fail to deliver closure for the town. Amidst this turmoil, it falls to Polly, the Council Leader's wife, to hold the community together while also caring for her daughter, who is the sole survivor of the collapse. Ultimately, it is up to Polly to lead the community on the march for justice, regardless of the cost.
Should you watch it?
“A construction site tragedy shatters a Welsh town, turning grief into a fierce demand for justice.”
- Strong central performance by Sarah Lancashire
- Compelling exploration of community grief and justice
- Deals with heavy, tragic subject matter involving children
Watch it if you appreciate intense British drama miniseries focusing on community fallout after a tragedy.
The series deals with the tragic deaths of children and heavy emotional themes of grief and community conflict.
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Frequently asked questions
When did The Accident first air?
The British drama television miniseries first aired on Channel 4 from 24 October 2019.
Who stars in the miniseries?
The series stars Sarah Lancashire.
Where is the story set?
The story is set in the Welsh town of Glyngolau.
What triggers the events of the series?
An accident on a construction site kills a group of trespassing children.
Who tries to hold the community together?
Polly, the Council Leader’s wife, attempts to hold the community together while caring for her daughter who survived.