Series synopsis
The Split is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on April 24, 2018. It ended on May 9, 2022. It was created by Abi Morgan. It stars Nicola Walker, Annabel Scholey, Stephen Mangan and Deborah Findlay.
The Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers, are forced to face their past following the return of their estranged father after a 30 year absence.
Premise
The Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers, are forced to face their past following the return of their estranged father after a 30 year absence.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nicola Walker as Hannah Sterne
- Annabel Scholey as Nina Defoe
- Stephen Mangan as Nathan Sterne
- Deborah Findlay as Ruth Defoe
- Fiona Button as Rose Defoe
- Anthony Stewart Head as Oscar
- Meera Syal as Goldie
- Mollie Cowen as Tilly Stern
Supporting cast
- Damien Molony as Tyler Donaghue
- Barry Atsma as Christie
- Chukwudi Iwuji as Zander
- Ellora Torchia as Maggie Lavelle
- Stephen Tompkinson as Davey
- Donna Air as Fi Hansen
- Elizabeth Roberts as Liv Stern
- Rudi Dharmalingam as James
- Amaka Okafor as Chloe
Guest cast
- Jack Riley as Eddie Pope
- Jane Dowden as Joanna Taylor
- Rebecca Deren as Andie Peters
- Adam De Ville as Elliot Lee's Barrister
- Jay Saighal as Michael McKenzie
- Mathew Baynton as Rex Pope
- Daniel Monks as Mr Latham
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | December 29, 2024 | December 30, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 6 | April 24, 2018 | May 29, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 11, 2020 | March 17, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 6 | April 4, 2022 | May 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Lawyer Hannah Defoe and her family are reunited to attend the wedding of Hannah’s daughter Liv and fiance Gael at a magnificent vineyard nestled in the Catalan countryside. |
December 29, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Explosive secrets come to light that threaten to derail the wedding, unravel a marriage of 30 years, and encourage Hannah to finally face her fears and commit to something new. |
December 30, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A leading divorce lawyer finds business is personal when she leaves the family firm for a rival and finally faces her estranged father, who walked out 30 years ago. |
April 24, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Things become increasingly complicated for Hannah as she faces Christie’s ex-wife in a tricky prenup, and the three sisters meet their father for the first time. |
May 1, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Hannah represents a woman fighting to save the embryos created during a marriage that is now ending in divorce. Oscar’s return continues to have an impact on the entire family. |
May 8, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Hannah meets a TV presenter who needs her help, Ruth comes to terms with a different pace of life, and Zander introduces an unsettling new colleague to the firm. |
February 11, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As Hannah prepares Fi Hansen for her divorce, she feels increasingly stressed by the double life she is leading with Christie when Nathan’s suspicions are raised. |
February 18, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Hannah's personal and professional lives collide when Nathan helps out with the Hansen case, as she desperately tries to cover up evidence of her affair with Christie. |
February 25, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Hannah and Nathan are in the final stages of negotiating their divorce, but when it becomes clear Nathan has met someone else, the amicable separation takes a turn for the worse. |
April 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Hannah’s relationship with Nathan unravels when he drops a bombshell, and Rose struggles to cope with her grief. |
April 11, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Tensions rise as Hannah and Nathan struggle to disentangle their lives. Christie arrives in London and Rose has a clear out. |
April 18, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 24, 2018 |
| Last aired | May 9, 2022 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | at 21:00:00 |