Series synopsis
Myths is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC Two on January 10, 2009. It ended on February 14, 2009.
"What is Myths?" we hear you cry! Well, in a nutshell, Myths is a series of six short episodes based on the Ancient Greek Myths. Each episode focuses on a different myth and has been interpreted into a modern-day tale, telling the story of a group of teenagers living in the fictional English village of Delphi.
There's love, loss, evil, adventure, mystery, death… and some serious fitties.
Premise
"What is Myths?" we hear you cry! Well, in a nutshell, Myths is a series of six short episodes based on the Ancient Greek Myths. Each episode focuses on a different myth and has been interpreted into a modern-day tale, telling the story of a group of teenagers living in the fictional English village of Delphi.
There's love, loss, evil, adventure, mystery, death… and some serious fitties.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Georgina Leonidas as Andra
- Tommy Knight as Paris
- Charles Mnene as Orpheus
- Lewis Bradley as Narcissus
- Una Healy as Peisone
- Mollie King as Syren
- Frankie Bridge as Syren
- Vanessa White as Syren
- Rochelle Humes as Syren
- Joshua Bowman as Zeus
- Scarlett Sabet as Hera
- Jade Ewan as Athene
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 10, 2009 | February 14, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Paris and the Goddesses The series starts with an adaptation of the original Judgement of Paris myth. Fifteen-year-old Paris has always felt that he doesn't fit in and it hardly helps that the love of his life, Helen, doesn't even know he exists. But a chance meeting with Zeus at the house party of the year changes everything and gives Paris the opportunity to finally get noticed. |
January 10, 2009 |
| 2 |
The Syrens' Call Odysseus finally returns home from a gruelling year-long cricket tour of the world, not suspecting that it is here on home territory that he will face his biggest challenge yet - one that comes in the form of hot new girl group The Syrens. Will Odysseus stay faithful to long-term girlfriend Penelope or will he fall for the Syrens' Call? |
January 17, 2009 |
| 3 |
The Fall of Icarus Lovestruck Icarus is frustrated. After a whirlwind holiday romance, he is now back home, stuck miles away from the girl of his dreams, wondering if he will ever see her again. It is only when his dad surprises him with an unexpected present that Icarus sees an opportunity to make sure he does meet his sweetheart. |
January 24, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 10, 2009 |
| Last aired | February 14, 2009 |
| Runtime | 5 minutes |
| Status | Ended |