Series synopsis
The 7.39 is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on January 6, 2014. It ended on January 7, 2014. It was created by David Nicholls. It stars Sheridan Smith, David Morrissey, Olivia Colman and Sean Maguire.
Partnered commuters Sally and Carl meet on a train and begin a secret affair, exploring themes of love, infidelity, and modern relationships against the backdrop of a mundane commute.
Premise
Partnered commuters Sally and Carl meet on a train and begin a secret affair, exploring themes of love, infidelity, and modern relationships against the backdrop of a mundane commute.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sheridan Smith as Sally Thorn
- David Morrissey as Carl Matthews
- Olivia Colman as Maggie Matthews
- Sean Maguire as Ryan Cole
- Izzy Meikle-Small as Charlotte Matthews
- Lashana Lynch as Kerry Wright
- Bill Milner as Adam Matthews
- Justin Salinger as Grant Findlay
Guest cast
- Ben Fox as Commuter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | January 6, 2014 | January 7, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Health club manager Sally and sales executive Carl begin talking on their daily commute. |
January 6, 2014 |
| 2 |
Part 2 Carl and Sally have to deal with a dilemma after they start an affair. The repercussions for them both could be life-changing, and they cannot help falling in love. |
January 7, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2014 |
| Last aired | January 7, 2014 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |