Series synopsis
The Nest is a British drama mystery television series that premiered on BBC One on March 22, 2020. It ended on April 13, 2020. It was created by Andy de Emmony, Nicole Taylor. It stars Sophie Rundle, Martin Compston, Mirren Mack and James Harkness.
Happy couple Dan and Emily live in a huge house just outside Glasgow and want for nothing, save a baby of their own. Through a chance encounter they meet Kaya, an 18-year-old from the other side of the city, whose life is as precarious as theirs is comfortable. When Kaya agrees to carry their baby, it feels like they were meant to meet, but was it really by chance?
Premise
Happy couple Dan and Emily live in a huge house just outside Glasgow and want for nothing, save a baby of their own. Through a chance encounter they meet Kaya, an 18-year-old from the other side of the city, whose life is as precarious as theirs is comfortable. When Kaya agrees to carry their baby, it feels like they were meant to meet, but was it really by chance?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sophie Rundle as Emily
- Martin Compston as Dan
- Mirren Mack as Kaya
- James Harkness as James
- Christine Bottomley as Zoe
- Fiona Bell as Hilary
- David Hayman as Souter
- Katie Leung as Eleanor
Supporting cast
- Bailey Patrick as Callum
- Samuel Paul Small as Jack
- Paul Brannigan as Doddy
- Shirley Henderson as Siobhan
- Kate Dickie as Detective McClelland
- Jamie Marie Leary as A&E Doctor
Guest cast
- Helen Katamba as Fertility Counsellor
- Keira Lucchesi as NICU Nurse Naomi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | March 22, 2020 | April 13, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Two sides of Glasgow collide when a teenage girl makes a pact with a wealthy couple. But can Dan and Emily trust this girl with their last chance to have a child? |
March 22, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Tensions reach breaking point between Kaya, Dan and Emily. When Kaya loses control, Dan questions what he really knows about the girl he has invited into his home. |
March 29, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Tormented by what he now knows about Kaya, Dan is faced with an impossible decision. Emily starts to prepare for the arrival of the baby. Can Dan protect her from the truth? |
April 5, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 22, 2020 |
| Last aired | April 13, 2020 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |