BBC One's The Narrow Road to the Deep North start date, cast and plot
Much-awaited television drama The Narrow Road to the Deep North is poised to debut on BBC One this week.
The Australian miniseries, penned by Shaun Grant and helmed by Justin Kurzel, features Jacob Elordi, Odessa Young, and Ciarán Hinds in leading roles.
The five-episode series, adapted from Richard Flanagan's acclaimed novel, initially premiered on Amazon Prime in Australia back in April, earning glowing praise from audiences and critics alike.
With The Narrow Road to the Deep North finally reaching British screens, we've compiled all the essential details about the programme, covering everything from its stellar cast to its compelling storyline....
What is The Narrow Road to the Deep North about?
The Narrow Road to the Deep North draws its inspiration from Richard Flanagan's novel bearing the identical title, reports the Express.
The drama follows Dorrigo Evans through three distinct chapters of his existence: his pre-war years before Second World War deployment, his harrowing experience as a prisoner of war in the Far East, and the decades that followed his return home.
Each timeline reveals fresh layers of Dorrigo's passionate romance with Amy, his uncle's wife.
The five-part drama explores the "cruelty of war, the tenuousness of life and the impossibility of love" as witnessed by an Australian medic turned prisoner of war.
The opening episode's synopsis states: "While writing a speech for an upcoming book launch, renowned surgeon and celebrated war hero Dorrigo Evans is thrust back into memories of his time as a POW during World War II and of his brief, unforgettable love affair with Amy Mulvaney."
The cast
Jacob Elordi and Odessa Young are set to captivate audiences in The Narrow Road to the Deep North, portraying the characters of Dorrigo Evans and Amy Mulvaney.
The star-studded cast also includes Olivia DeJonge, Heather Mitchell, Thomas Weatherall and Ciarán Hinds, alongside Show Kasamatsu, Taki Abe, Charles An and Akira Fujii.
Simon Baker, Masa Yamaguchi, Sean Murphy and George Simitzis are also part of the ensemble, joined by Jack McGreal, Rupert Bevan, Essie Davis, Dan Wyllie and Ewen Leslie.
How to watch
The Narrow Road to the Deep North initially premiered on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, following its debut at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
The BBC subsequently acquired the series for UK viewers, set to air on BBC One and available for streaming on iPlayer.
Episodes will start broadcasting from Sunday, 20 July at 9.15pm on BBC One. The series will continue to air weekly on BBC One, with episodes also accessible on iPlayer.
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