We’re introduced to Anna, a nun who is devoted to the church.
Priest David lives his life in a similar fashion.
However, when the pair develop feelings for one another, their budding relationship forces them to re-evaluate their bond with the church.
A series synopsis tell us: “Both are deeply committed to their work in the church and in their community. Neither are expected to fall in love. But, when they do, both are forced to wrestle with what it means for them, their vows, and their relationship with God.
Falling is a witty, moving, contemporary romantic drama that is as honest as it is full of heart.”
6 part drama with an excellent cast.
Leading the way are Paapa Essiedu and Keeley Hawes.
They’ll play devoted duo David and Anna in Falling on Channel 4.
Essiedu has delivered memorable turns in Black Mirror and Gangs of London. He also starred in I May Destroy You, The Capture, and Babies (three of the best BBC dramas (https://www.tvguide.co.uk/articles/best-bbc-dramas-on-bbc-iplayer/)).
Meanwhile, Keeley Hawes is one of the UK’s most bankable actresses. She’ll be familiar to many as Zoe Reynolds in BBC crime series Spooks. She also played DI Lindsay Denton in Line of Duty (https://www.tvguide.co.uk/articles/line-of-duty-series-7-robert-carlyle-cast/). Recently, she portrayed Cassandra Austen, sister to Jane, in BBC One’s 2025 historical drama Miss Austen.
A small ensemble joins the duo, with the following stars part of the cast:
• Jason Watkins (The Game, Dirty Business) as Peter
• Niamh Cusack (The Virtues, Heartbeat) as Francesca
• Rakie Ayola (The Pact, Kaos) as Muriel
• David Dawson (My Policeman, The Last Kingdom) as Phil
• Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, The Chelsea Detective) as Francistell