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Lancashire's Forgotten Drama Surfaces on Channel 4
3 Jul
Summary
- A 2019 drama starring Sarah Lancashire, 'The Accident,' is now streaming.
- The series follows a Welsh community seeking justice after a fatal factory explosion.
- Critics praised the show for its emotional tension and compelling storytelling.
Sarah Lancashire, a familiar face on screen, has another compelling drama available for viewers. Her 2019 mini-series, 'The Accident,' is now streaming on Channel 4.
The four-part drama, penned by Jack Thorne, unfolds in a fictional Welsh town. It chronicles a community's struggle for justice following a tragic explosion at a local construction site. The incident resulted in the deaths of several young children, including the teenage daughter of Sarah Lancashire's character, Polly Bevan.
As a public inquiry commences, tensions rise while Polly navigates the difficult path to uncover the cause of the accident and the structural failures at the factory. The series garnered positive reviews, with The Guardian awarding it 4/5 stars for its ability to distill complex societal issues into relatable human stories.
Decider highlighted the show's 'emotional and tense examination' of how such an event can fracture a close-knit community. The cast includes Mark Lewis Jones as Polly's husband, Jade Croot as their daughter, Sidse Babett Knudsen as a factory executive, and Joanna Scanlan as a grieving mother.
