Series synopsis
Back to Life is a British comedy drama television series that premiered on BBC Three on April 15, 2019. It ended on August 31, 2021. It was created by Daisy Haggard. It stars Daisy Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden and Jo Martin.
When Miri Matteson returns home after eighteen years, can she integrate back into her old life? With a terrible event from her past hanging over her, it won’t be easy.
Premise
When Miri Matteson returns home after eighteen years, can she integrate back into her old life? With a terrible event from her past hanging over her, it won’t be easy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Daisy Haggard as Miri Matteson
- Geraldine James as Caroline Matteson
- Richard Durden as Oscar Matteson
- Jo Martin as Janice
- Adeel Akhtar as Billy
- Jamie Michie as Dom
- Christine Bottomley as Mandy
Guest cast
- Souad Faress as Anna
- Jade Harrison as Dom's Wife
- Frank Feys as Samuel
- Angus Kennedy as Doctor
- Liam Williams as Nathan
- Imogen Gurney as Lara
- Jennifer Tollady as Mother
- Rhona Cameron as Receptionist
- Hussina Raja as Doctor
- Zee Asha as Female Shop Assistant
- Juliet Cowan as Tina
- James Bradwell as Junior Pharmacist
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 15, 2019 | April 15, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 6 | August 31, 2021 | August 31, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 When Miri Matteson returns home after eighteen years, she stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the shadow of her past looms large. |
April 15, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Miri is excited about her first day working at Nathan’s fish and chip shop, but the community aren’t taking kindly to her return. |
April 15, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Miri and her neighbour Billy escape to an amusement park for the day, but Miri’s past continues to chase her. Meanwhile, Caroline attempts to end things with Dom for good. |
April 15, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Miri is moving on with her life with a new job and a date with Billy. But her past returns to trouble her with the arrival of a surprise visitor. |
August 31, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Between modern day sex and bank accounts, Miri is once again baffled by the world today as she navigates both her new job and her budding relationship with Billy. |
August 31, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 While the town prepares for Lara’s vigil, Miri is unwittingly taken to meet Billy’s family for the first time, and attempts to reinvent herself. |
August 31, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 15, 2019 |
| Last aired | August 31, 2021 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 06:00:00 |