Downton Abbey actress Joanne Froggatt is returning to the small screen to lead in ITV’s new and intense drama, Angela Black.
Written by Harry and Jack Williams, the duo who brought us BBC detective dramas, Baptiste and The Missing, the story follows Angela Black (Froggatt) a woman who, from the outside, looks as if she’s living the perfect life, but in reality, she’s being abused by her controlling husband.
The drama is set to hit our TV screens on 10 October and we can’t wait to see how ITV explores such an important and serious storyline. Here’s everything we know so far about Angela Black, including the release date, plot line, who’s starring in it and how you can watch it…
What is Angela Black about?
The new six-part drama will follow Angela Black, a mum-of-two who lives in a beautiful house with her hard-working and good looking husband. To the outside world, her life looks pretty much perfect, but little does everyone know that behind closed doors Angela is secretly being abused by her husband. He’s been doing this for years and she’s struggling to see a way out. But when Angela is approached by a private detective, Ed, who starts spilling her husband’s darkest secrets, her world further spins out of control. Angela then becomes determined to fight back against the man who has tormented her life for most of her adult years, but will she succeed and can Ed be trusted? You’ll have to watch!
Who stars in Angela Black?
The Angela Black cast may be small, but it’s definitely quality over quantity.
Joanne Froggatt
First up, we have the brilliant Joanne Froggatt who will be playing Angela Black, a mother and wife who’s physically and psychologically abused by her husband.
Joanne is most well-known for her role playing Anna Bates in Downton Abbey, for which she was awarded a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress.
The 41-year-old is clearly very proud of her most recent role as she took to Instagram to share her excitement about the upcoming drama.
“I couldn’t be more excited for you guys to see this!,” she wrote alongside a trailer for the series.
“We started filming straight after the first lockdown and through the second, we were fortunate that all our Covid protocols kept everyone safe and all our incredible cast and crew really put our hearts and souls into this.
“If Angels Black doesn’t keep you on the edge of your seat, I don’t know what will!
I hope you enjoy!”
Michiel Huisman
Starring alongside Joanne and playing Anegla’s controlling husband, Oliver, is Michiel Hisman, who’s most well-known for his role in Game of Thrones playing Daario Naharis, which he starred in from series four.
His other credits include The Age of Adeline, The Flight Attendant and Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House.
Samuel Adewunmi
Samuel Adewunmi stars as Ed, the private investigator who is initially hired by Oliver to follow Angela, but then reveals some shocking truths about her abusive husband.
How can I watch Angela Black on ITV?
Angela Black will air from Sunday 10 October at 9PM. Afterwards, the series will continue to air every Sunday from 9PM. There will be six episodes altogether with each one lasting 60 minutes. Episodes will also be available to watch on the ITV hub too.
Is there an Angela Black trailer?
Yes there is! Joanne kindly shared a little snippet of the drama and it’s pretty intense and chilling. Take a look for yourself.
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