Series synopsis
In My Skin is a British drama comedy family television series that premiered on BBC Three on October 14, 2018. It ended on November 7, 2021. It was created by Kayleigh Llewellyn. It stars Gabrielle Creevy, Poppy Lee Friar, James Wilbraham and Leilah Hughes.
Coming-of-age story of 16-year-old Bethan, who we follow as she deals with the comical but painfully real anxieties and insecurities of teenage life, along with the stark reality of a home life that is far removed from what she projects to her friends.
Premise
Coming-of-age story of 16-year-old Bethan, who we follow as she deals with the comical but painfully real anxieties and insecurities of teenage life, along with the stark reality of a home life that is far removed from what she projects to her friends.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gabrielle Creevy as Bethan Gwyndaf
- Poppy Lee Friar as Lydia
- James Wilbraham as Travis
- Leilah Hughes as Poppy
- Aled Ap Steffan as Stan Priest
- Jo Hartley as Katrina Gwyndaf
- Rhodri Meilir as Dilwyn Gwyndaf
- Alexandria Riley as Ms Morgan
Supporting cast
- Di Botcher as Nana
Guest cast
- Jac Yarrow as Jamie
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | October 14, 2018 | March 29, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 5 | November 7, 2021 | November 7, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Coming-of-age story about 16-year-old Bethan, who deals with the comical but painfully real anxieties and insecurities of teenage life, along with the stark reality of a home life that is far removed from what she projects to her friends. |
October 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Nana offers Bethan the opportunity to move in with her. But with her friendship with Poppy intensifying, Bethan can’t bear to be parted from her - despite the consequences. |
March 29, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Bethan finds herself double-booked to study with Poppy, but it’s Lydia’s birthday. With Nana looking after Trina, Bethan has to choose who she sees, with shocking consequences. |
March 29, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Bethan may have a new love interest and makes a shock discovery about her mum. |
November 7, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Bethan and her gang of friends from school have a fun time at an overnight visit to a local university, despite certain tensions running high. |
November 7, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Bethan is taken aback when her mother suddenly announces that she's planning to leave Dilwyn and is concerned about the danger Trina will be in when her dad finds out about the affair. Meanwhile Bethan's relationship with Cam reaches a new level. |
November 7, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 14, 2018 |
| Last aired | November 7, 2021 |
| Runtime | 29 minutes |
| Status | ended |