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Nighy & Bonham Carter Star in 1970s Runaway Drama
24 Apr
Summary
- Bill Nighy and Helena Bonham Carter lead a new BBC drama.
- The series is set in a secluded 1970s canal-side caravan park.
- It follows a mother and child on the run seeking refuge.
A first look at the BBC's forthcoming drama, California Avenue, has been unveiled, starring acclaimed actors Bill Nighy and Helena Bonham Carter. The six-part series, penned by BAFTA Award-winning writer and director Hugo Blick, transports viewers to the 1970s.
Set in a secluded canal-side caravan park nestled in the English countryside, the drama introduces Lela and her young daughter, Bee, who arrive seeking refuge. They are on the run, and their arrival disrupts the park's peaceful existence.
Nighy and Bonham Carter portray Lela's parents, Jerry and Eddie, former ballroom champions from the 1930s who are still in hiding decades later. Erin Doherty and newcomer Cammie Liebreich star as Lela and Bee, respectively.
Other cast members include Tom Burke as Cooper, a fairground outcast, and Kate Robbins and Paul Kaye as the caravan park's managers. While a release date is not yet confirmed, the series is expected to arrive on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the coming months.
