Series synopsis
Trespasses is a British drama war & politics television series that premiered on Channel 4 on November 9, 2025. It was created by Louise Kennedy. It stars Gillian Anderson, Lola Petticrew, Tom Cullen and Martin McCann.
When young Catholic teacher Cushla falls for a married Protestant man, their secret passion ignites a dangerous love that defies the Troubles divide.
Premise
When young Catholic teacher Cushla falls for a married Protestant man, their secret passion ignites a dangerous love that defies the Troubles divide.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gillian Anderson as Gina
- Lola Petticrew as Cushla
- Tom Cullen as Michael
- Martin McCann as Eamonn
- Emily Taaffe as Betty
- Conlaoch Gough-Cunningham as Tommy McGeown
- Andrew Porter as Seamus McGeown
- Daithí Ó Haragáin as Davy McGeown
Supporting cast
- Mary-Kate Page as Mandy McGeown
- Barry Ward as Victor
- Gerard McCarthy as Jim
- Thomas Finnegan as Barry Cole
- Hilda Fay as Mrs. Coyle
- Jenn Murray as Marian
- Oisín Thompson as Gerry
- Lisa Dwyer Hogg as Penny
- Paul Mallon as Fidel
- Lalor Roddy as Jimmy McKenna
- Lorcan Cranitch as Sergeant Reid
- Frank Blake as Disco Peeler
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 9, 2025 | November 12, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Against the backdrop of the Troubles, young Catholic teacher Cushla falls for a married Protestant barrister. |
November 9, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Cushla and Michael's secret affair deepens but dangerous politics are closing in. Meanwhile, Davy's troubles grow. |
November 10, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Cushla and Michael fall deeper amid danger - until she discovers he's lied to her. Michael promises honesty, but just as they commit, tragedy shatters everything. |
November 11, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 9, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 12, 2025 |
| Status | continue |