Series synopsis
Years and Years is a British drama war & politics sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on BBC One on May 14, 2019. It ended on June 18, 2019. It stars Emma Thompson, Anne Reid, Rory Kinnear and Jessica Hynes.
As Britain is rocked by unstable political, economic and technological advances, members of the Lyons family converge on one crucial night in 2019. Over the next 15 years, the twists and turns of their everyday lives are explored as we find out if this ordinary family could change the world.
Premise
As Britain is rocked by unstable political, economic and technological advances, members of the Lyons family converge on one crucial night in 2019. Over the next 15 years, the twists and turns of their everyday lives are explored as we find out if this ordinary family could change the world.
Premise: One family. A Lifetime of changes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Emma Thompson as Vivienne Rook
- Anne Reid as Muriel Deacon
- Rory Kinnear as Stephen Lyons
- Jessica Hynes as Edith Lyons
- Russell Tovey as Daniel Lyons
- Ruth Madeley as Rosie Lyons
- T'Nia Miller as Celeste Bisme-Lyons
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Fran Baxter
Supporting cast
- Lydia West as Bethany Bisme-Lyons
- Jade Alleyne as Ruby Bisme-Lyons
- Maxim Baldry as Viktor Goraya
Guest cast
- Jodie Prenger as Debbie Green
- Noel Sullivan as Tony Watts
- Ian Hislop as Ian Hislop
- Paul Merton as Paul Merton
- Alexander Armstrong as Alexander Armstrong
- David Crellin as Stan Thomas
- Krissi Bohn as Lucie Denham
- Dermot O'Leary as Dermot O'Leary
- Sue Devaney as Barbara Hopkins
- Craig Gazey as Steven Lyons
- Lee Latchford-Evans as Lee Latchford-Evans
- Bhavik C. Pankhania as Alam Mohamed
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 14, 2019 | June 18, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Lyons family gather in 2019, unaware that their future holds many surprises. Absent sister Edith brings news from abroad that will change their lives forever. |
May 14, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As the world recovers, Stephen and Celeste face a very modern nightmare, Daniel fights to keep hold of Viktor, and Edith finally returns home, carrying a terrible secret with her. |
May 21, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Daniel uses his birthday party to reveal a dangerous plan. And as Viv Rook rises to power, the Lyons gather for a funeral. But Celeste is left to fight alone as Bethany's obsession. |
May 28, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 14, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 18, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |