Series synopsis
Dark Money is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on July 8, 2019. It ended on July 16, 2019. It was created by Levi David Addai. It stars Babou Ceesay, Jill Halfpenny, Max Fincham and Olive Gray.
13 year old British film star Isaac Mensah was sexually abused by a producer on the set of a Hollywood film, the family decide to take action after learning the truth and Deal with US Lawyers who offer the family 3 million to stay silent.
Premise
13 year old British film star Isaac Mensah was sexually abused by a producer on the set of a Hollywood film, the family decide to take action after learning the truth and Deal with US Lawyers who offer the family 3 million to stay silent.
Premise: Silence at what cost?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Babou Ceesay as Manny Mensah
- Jill Halfpenny as Sam Mensah
- Max Fincham as Isaac Mensah
- Olive Gray as Jess Mensah
- Rudi Dharmalingam as Dominic Nadesan
- Arnold Oceng as Ryan
- Ellen Thomas as Maggie Mensah
- Susan Wokoma as Sabrina
Supporting cast
- Rebecca Front as Cheryl Denon
Guest cast
- Gary Beadle as Malcolm Danvers
- Gina Bramhill as Leti Anderson
- Henry Garrett as Mitch Colney
- Clare Balding as Herself
- Lucy Russell as Mrs James
- Toby Oliver as Hayden
- Hannah-Lee Osborn as Mira Starr
- Bailey Cassell as Lucas
- Sylvia Robson as Hayley
- Rowena Meddeman as Miss Jones
- Ellora Torchia as Emily
- Erin Shanagher as Sally
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | July 8, 2019 | July 16, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shattered Dreams A London family face a dilemma after their 13-year-old son Isaac is molested by a Hollywood film producer while filming in the U.S. Unable to pursue the perpetrator through the UK courts they accept a substantial pay-off to keep quiet. |
July 8, 2019 |
| 2 |
Valiant & Son As the day of the film premiere approaches and young Isaac is forced to come face to face with his abuser, will Manny finally act when he is confronted by his son's despair? |
July 9, 2019 |
| 3 |
All That Glitters... As it comes under increasing pressure the Mensah family begins to fracture, Isaac spirals out of control and as the truth starts to come out Jess plays a dangerous game with the press. |
July 15, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 8, 2019 |
| Last aired | July 16, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 21:00:00 |