Series synopsis
The Way is a British drama war & politics television series that premiered on BBC One on February 19, 2024. It ended on March 4, 2024. It was created by Michael Sheen, James Graham, Adam Curtis. It stars Steffan Rhodri, Mali Harries, Sophie Melville and Callum Scott Howells.
Anthony Trollope’s epic tale of Victorian power and corruption, set in the 1870s. Within weeks of his arrival in London, financier Augustus Melmotte announces a railway is to be built from Salt Lake City to the Gulf of Mexico and entices distinguished members of England's land-rich, cash-poor aristocracy into his web. Many are eager to sell their ailing land parcels to afford moving to London proper and naïve speculators are all lured in with promises of an instant fortune.
Premise
Anthony Trollope’s epic tale of Victorian power and corruption, set in the 1870s. Within weeks of his arrival in London, financier Augustus Melmotte announces a railway is to be built from Salt Lake City to the Gulf of Mexico and entices distinguished members of England's land-rich, cash-poor aristocracy into his web. Many are eager to sell their ailing land parcels to afford moving to London proper and naïve speculators are all lured in with promises of an instant fortune.
Premise: Facing impossible choices, what would you do?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Steffan Rhodri as Geoff Driscoll
- Mali Harries as Dee Driscoll
- Sophie Melville as Thea Driscoll
- Callum Scott Howells as Owen Driscoll
- Michael Sheen as Denny Driscoll
- Teilo James Le Masurier as Rhys Driscoll
- Maja Laskowska as Anna
- Aneurin Barnard as Dan
Supporting cast
- Danny Sapani as The Vicar
- Mark Lewis Jones as Glynn
- Matthew Aubrey as Neil Phillips
- Tom Cullen as Jack Price
- Luke Evans as Hogwood
- Paul Rhys as Akela
- Erin Richards as Willis
- Catherine Ayers as Elaine
- Patrick Baladi as Hector
- Jonathan Nefydd as Simon the Prophet
- David K.S. Tse as Mr. Kwan
- Andria Doherty as Grace
Guest cast
- Tim Downie as Roger Deburge
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | February 19, 2024 | March 4, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The War A shocking incident triggers events ending in a violent battle that rocks the town of Port Talbot and changes the Driscoll family’s lives forever. |
February 19, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Walk With the town under martial law, Dee and Geoff try to find Owen. Thea discovers a security unit at the police station, trawling through the footage of the protest, with Owen being singled out. |
February 26, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Wait Family tensions erupt as the Driscolls continue their journey. Geoff’s past catches up with him, and Hogwood presents an impossible choice. An escape plan puts everyone at risk. |
March 4, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 19, 2024 |
| Last aired | March 4, 2024 |
| Runtime | 75 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:45:00 |