Series synopsis
Apple Tree Yard is a British drama mystery television series that premiered on BBC One on January 22, 2017. It ended on February 6, 2017. It stars Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin, Mark Bonnar and Steven Elder.
What starts out as a simple, reckless mid-life affair between a genetic scientist named Yvonne and a Westminster paper pusher takes an intriguing turn when she realizes he’s a spook – then suddenly gets very dark indeed. A provocative study of obsession, longing and just how far down a criminal path desire can take you.
Premise
What starts out as a simple, reckless mid-life affair between a genetic scientist named Yvonne and a Westminster paper pusher takes an intriguing turn when she realizes he’s a spook – then suddenly gets very dark indeed. A provocative study of obsession, longing and just how far down a criminal path desire can take you.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Emily Watson as Yvonne Carmichael
- Ben Chaplin as Mark Costley
- Mark Bonnar as Gary Carmichael
- Steven Elder as George Selway
- Jack Hamilton as Adam Carmichael
- Susan Lynch as Susannah
- Lydia Leonard as Bonnard
- Olivia Vinall as Carrie Carmichael
Guest cast
- Anneika Rose as Dr Sadiq
- Helen Anderson as Select Committee Chair
- Assad Zaman as Sathnam
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | January 22, 2017 | February 6, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Dr Yvonne Carmichael seems to have it all - a respected career, a beautiful home and family. However, nothing is ever as it appears, and when she receives an unexpected proposition from an enigmatic stranger, Yvonne is shocked by the passion he awakens in her. But gradually she begins to realise that there is much more to her lover than meets the eye, and she could be playing a very dangerous game indeed. |
January 22, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In the aftermath of what has happened, a devastated Yvonne shuts down. She feels unable to talk to the police or her husband, but as a campaign of terror is mounted against her, she is pushed to her limits and turns to her former lover, Costley, for advice. They meet for one last time and share a passionate afternoon together, before Costley takes control of the situation and Yvonne is plunged from one nightmare into another. |
January 29, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Psychological thriller. Yvonne's life is turned upside down yet again. |
February 5, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 22, 2017 |
| Last aired | February 6, 2017 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |